Routinely collaborate with colleagues and teaching artists to create
meaningful learning opportunities taught using multiple intelligences, brain - based theory, and an understanding of learning styles
Not exact matches
Through the Avondale / Oakland University Partnership, learners of all ages are participating in cutting edge instructional design,
meaningful conversations, and opening the doors to countless
opportunities, many outside of the traditional modes of
teaching /
learning.
Join Adolph Brown on an engaging journey of
teaching and
learning excellence as he celebrates the unique
opportunity adults have to make a
meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of students - students who deserve the highest quality education in every classroom.
I Am Because of You Join Adolph Brown on an engaging journey of
teaching and
learning excellence as he celebrates the unique
opportunity adults have to make a
meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of students — students who deserve the highest quality education in every classroom.
The books in this series define terms and share mental models; detail benefits; share how to plan action; detail what action looks like; identify
learning opportunities; explore how to
teach students about school; examine potential barriers and how to overcome them; address assessment; and detail the ultimate outcomes of
Meaningful Student Involvement.
Students can also co-facilitate
learning opportunities for adults focused on the critical study of power, language, culture, and history as they are related to
Meaningful Student Involvement, ultimately and appropriately
teaching teachers to value that their experiences and contributions to education.
For these and other reasons, an extensive body of research suggests that small schools and small
learning communities have the following significant advantages: • Increased student performance, along with a reduction in the achievement gap and dropout rate • A more positive school climate, including safer schools, more active student engagement, fewer disciplinary infractions, and less truancy • A more personalized
learning environment in which students have the
opportunity to form
meaningful relationships with both adults and peers • More
opportunities for teachers to gather together in professional
learning communities that enhance
teaching and
learning • Greater parent involvement and satisfaction • Cost - efficiency Ultimately, creating successful small
learning communities and small schools at the middle level increases the chances for students to be successful in high school and beyond.
However, the comparative difficulty of producing video lectures gives online teachers an
opportunity that onsite teachers haven't fully realized: To step away from the lectern and bring active
learning into their
teaching in a richer and more
meaningful way.
Evaluation measures that capture
meaningful differences in
teaching quality are important components of a system that ensures quality
learning opportunities for all students.
However, in schools that have devoted the time to collaboration in professional
learning communities, there are still obstacles to creating
meaningful adult
learning opportunities that transform classroom
teaching and school culture.
These continuous capacity building
opportunities could also focus on topics that are core to
Meaningful Student Involvement, including student / adult relationship building; inquiry - based
learning; service
learning; project planning; curriculum development;
teaching skills; evaluation techniques; decision - making methods; and advocacy skills.
The BPS
Teaching &
Learning Challenge (TLC Program) will provide teachers of all grade levels and content areas the
opportunity to demonstrate their ability to: Transform their instructional practices to include
meaningful use of digital tools...