What if young people designed their own learning?
From: Conversation”
https://theconversation.com/what-if-young-people-designed-their-own-learning-59153
A few short “excerpts”…that reflect a model that emphasizes Context-Based Instruction, that Begins with a Plan to Understand and Collaborate with Individual Children
Why schools need to change
“The current system is clearly not working for a large number of students. Levels of disengagement within schools are high and increase as students pass through secondary school.
To carry on batching children into year groups and teaching them the same content partly explains why there are high levels of disengagement, stress and underachievement.
Schools recognise that today’s complex world needs students who are capable in different ways” …..
“CUREE found that independent learning could improve academic performance, motivation and confidence. Studies showed some students in particular, such as those with special learning needs and socially excluded children, felt more engaged in their learning.
However, learning needed to be scaffolded with support and feedback. Teachers played a key role in facilitating students’ independence. Further empirical evidence would strengthen understanding of the size of the effect…..”
- Read more in the series here.
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