Topic: What is a valuable education in a time of change?
Venue: Hose and Hound Public House
http://www.thehose.ca/
When: Thursday, May 23
Dinner ordered at 6 pm
Discussion out forward at 7 pm
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I thought it may be fitting to post what Alberta Learning has defined as personalized learning, a big priority within the CBE:
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Personalizing learning is not really new to the skilled practice of teaching. Teachers who use instructional strategies related to assessment for learning and differentiated instruction already are tailoring instruction to individual students’ learning needs, interests and learning styles. But when strategies are paced to learning needs and coupled with technology as a means of providing more flexible learning opportunities, the learning becomes even more personalized. This flexible, student-centered approach may include teacher advisors and multiple teachers for each student, non-graded levels, online learning, blended learning, project-based learning, community involvement, competency-based assessment, and other elements.'