Asia Society and America Achieves contracted with Policy Studies Associates (PSA) to examine the instructional practices focusing
on deeper learning skills in districts and schools participating in the OECD Test for Schools and PISA.
Funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the study includes 20 high schools that focus
on deeper learning skills («network schools») as well as a matched sample of comparison («non-network») schools.
This report presents the results of a project to estimate the percentage of U.S. elementary and secondary students being assessed
on deeper learning skills through statewide mathematics and English language arts achievement tests at the beginning of the Deeper Learning Initiative.
Not exact matches
Unions and parents groups rallied last April when New York became the second state to begin testing based
on the Common Core, a set of
learning standards that aim to give students a
deeper understanding of material and boost
skills necessary for the modern job market.
Brent Duckor, associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at San José State University, frames such «non-cognitive»
skills in a different way, putting the emphasis, not
on whether a student inherently possesses tenacity, for instance, but
on what seems to encourage perseverance and the contexts for
learning that advance
deeper student engagement.
«The key is to
learn about yourself
on a
deeper level and develop effective
skills, such as resiliency, forgiveness, and unconditional self - worth, to flourish in life.»
While modern science is beginning to embrace the positive effects of meditation
on human physiology, its secret strength lies in its ability to open us to
learn the
skill of allowing qualities within ourselves that are waiting to be uncovered —
deep peace, love, creativity, joy and an open heart — qualities that can not be measured objectively.
I see a lot of great opportunity to teach and assess 21st century
skills, focus
on deeper learning, and present content.
Koontz says she sees big dividends in the hands -
on approach to
learning that Journey North advocates, from better writing to
deeper investigation
skills.
Teacher practice is a core area to focus
on, but without naming and valuing the structural conditions which support teachers to develop these pedagogical
skills, the promise of
deeper learning can't be realized.
Harvard Graduate School of Education will work with the Strategic Education Research Partnership and other partners to complete a program of work designed to a) investigate the predictors of reading comprehension in 4th - 8th grade students, in particular the role of
skills at perspective - taking, complex reasoning, and academic language in predicting
deep comprehension outcomes, b) track developmental trajectories across the middle grades in perspective - taking, complex reasoning, academic language
skill, and
deep comprehension, c) develop and evaluate curricular and pedagogical approaches designed to promote
deep comprehension in the content areas in 4th - 8th grades, and d) develop and evaluate an intervention program designed for 6th - 8th grade students reading at 3rd - 4th grade level.The HGSE team will take responsibility, in collaboration with colleagues at other institutions, for the following components of the proposed work: Instrument development: Pilot data collection using interviews and candidate assessment items, collaboration with DiscoTest colleagues to develop coding of the pilot data so as to produce well - justified
learning sequences for perspective - taking, complex reasoning, academic language
skill, and
deep comprehension.Curricular development: HGSE investigators Fischer, Selman, Snow, and Uccelli will contribute to the development of a discussion - based curriculum for 4th - 5th graders, and to the expansion of an existing discussion - based curriculum for 6th - 8th graders, with a particular focus
on science content (Fischer), social studies content (Selman), and academic language
skills (Snow & Uccelli).
Miller explains what a game jam is and how you can use it to teach and assess 21st - century
skills, focus
on deeper learning, and present content.
It appears likely that there will be more room for teachers to focus
on deeper learning by working with students
on higher - order
skills and the application of knowledge in rich projects.
Is it that we should use many of the Chinese strategies (that promote self - discipline, a
deep respect for
learning, the understanding that effort is critical, and a strong foundation of basic facts and knowledge) early
on, and then, in later grades, focus more
on critical - thinking
skills, analytical abilities, and the pursuit of individual passions through curious exploration?
Among its benefits, practitioners mention drawing
on the value of open conversations to foster
deep thinking and analysis, developing a group culture for
learning, and enhancing communication
skills.
In addition, because Summit has a project - based
learning model, our class time is devoted to students working
on projects that support
deep understanding of the content and of cognitive
skills.
Where progress is understood differently — to mean «increasing «proficiency» reflected in more extensive knowledge,
deeper understandings and higher - level
skills within a domain of
learning» (Masters, 2017)-- an emphasis only
on reporting achievement
on summative assessments would give very little sense of a child's progress from where they began.
Quality unit instruction combined with differentiated instruction transforms «the game called school» into a meaningful journey where learners understand and connect with the curriculum
on a daily basis, whether the approach is project - based
learning (PBL), Understanding by Design (UBD), or any other unit design that connects a
deep understanding of content and a mastery of
skills and concepts to real - world contexts.
For more about how you can use game jams to teach and assess 21st - century
skills, focus
on deeper learning, and present content, also read «Game Jam Your Classroom» by Andrew Miller.
On the contrary,
deeper learning strategies are giving all kids the opportunities, experiences, and
skills each of us want for our own children.
KM: Inquiry involves, I guess,
learning how to take
on a question, or an issue, or a tension, a problem or a challenge and
learning how to work through a process where, through that investigation, you come to a
deeper understanding, or a mastery of
skills, or a resolution of the problem.
This Education Trends report, Beyond the Core: Advancing student success through the arts, explores research
on how the arts bolster the development of
deeper learning skills, provides examples of programs that successfully increased access to the arts in education in public schools, and includes state - and local - level policy considerations.
These assessments provide timely information to educators about student proficiency
on standards and
deeper learning skills such as critical - thinking and communications.
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Education Program initiated a new strategic initiative in 2010 that focuses
on students» mastery of core academic content and their development of
deeper learning skills (i.e., critical - thinking, problem - solving, collaboration, communication, and
learn - how - to -
learn skills).
On the other hand, a teacher knows how to use effective questioning that will support students
learning and promote
learning gains via
deep thinking
skills.
Evidence he provides also suggests that homework set in a task format has a higher affect
on problem solving
skills developing «
deep learning».
Through a more harmonious and healthy interaction to various cultures and socio - economic backgrounds, to developing a
deeper understanding of community that comes from hands -
on interaction with corporations, non-profits, cultural and academic institutions, students are exposed to a microcosm of the world at large,
learning skills of interaction, team building and cooperation.
Steps along the way have included: The problem with levels - gaps in basic numeracy
skills identified by rigorous diagnostic testing, Forgetting is necessary for
learning, desirable difficulties and the need to dissociate learning and performance, Going SOLO on the journey towards deep learning, How do we make John Hattie's «Visible Learning» work i
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Microcredentials home in
on a wide variety of competencies, from Teaching Practices for
Deeper Learning (issued by Digital Promise) to more traditional pedagogical
skills, such as Data Literacy and Wait Time (issued by the Relay Graduate School of Education).
Based
on these
deep relationships, they then work collaboratively to tailor instructional approaches and classroom
learning environments designed to help students develop the knowledge,
skills, and abilities that will prepare them for college, career, and life.
Dig
deep into the Annual Conference, packed with sessions
on today's most pressing education issues, or the Online
Learning section for professional development to hone your
skills.
Based
on extensive research and interviews with school leaders, teachers, and students,
Deeper Learning makes the case for why schools that seek to innovate must empower students with more than just academic knowledge —
skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication.
At one school, Capital City Public Charter School, the focus will be
on deeper learning and how teachers and administrators are providing students with rich academic
learning alongside
deeper learning skills.
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on how the arts bolster the development of
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We focus
on deeper understanding of concepts and problem solving
skills using performance tasks and project based
learning.
Educators repeatedly express concern that standardized tests focus too much
on basic
skills and not enough
on deeper learning, and that testing, including test prep, takes too much time.
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For instructors, it can provide
deep insights into how a student, a group of students, or a piece of curriculum is performing — adaptive
learning technology gathers data
on students» knowledge,
skills and confidence and uses it to modify materials or tasks presented to a student.
Such activities combine hands -
on inquiry with reasoning
skills, have visible real - world applications, are more engaging, and enable
deeper learning.
He says «
deeper learning» combines a focus
on in - depth academic knowledge and
skills — and tends to embrace the goals of the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards — with the belief that students must also master communication
skills,
learn to collaborate effectively, and own, manage and justify their own
learning to be truly college and career ready.
Students and teachers comment that the
deep learning students engage in during these projects impacts their academic
skills as well as their perspectives
on civic engagement and their future lives.
Through a partnership with Digital Promise, the thought - leader in competency - based educator development, BloomBoard offers a library of over 200 micro-credentials which focus
on a variety of
skills such as data literacy, teacher leadership, and
deeper learning.
Andreas Schleicher, director for education and
skills and special advisor
on education policy to the Secretary - General at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), presented a detailed analysis of the newly released PISA results and lessons
learned from
deeper learning applications in high - performing nations.
Research
on science
learning in these multi-user immersive virtual environments (Barab, et al., 2010; Dede, 2009; Neulight et al., 2007) suggests that authentic designs and contextual narratives around science phenomena are not only engaging but also help learners acquire
deep science inquiry
skills and conceptual knowledge.
The new CCSS computer - based tests will measure
deeper levels of
learning — particularly those related to mastering and applying complex thinking, communication, and problem - solving
skills — according to National Center for Research
on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) study released in January 2013.
Jamie has found her home here at Thrive where a laser - focus
on academic
skills, a passion for
deeper learning, and a culture of rich relationships pave the way.
This creates opportunities for
deeper or more authentic
learning than traditional «
skill and drill» instruction, because community - based
learning draws
on students» prior knowledge and experiences, engages them in problem - or project - based instruction, and helps them see the connections between academic content and real - world contexts.
Pedro Noguera was a presenter
on LPI's inaugural webinar in the series Achieving Equity Through
Deeper Learning, which addressed ways schools and school districts can improve academic achievement, particularly among students who are farthest from opportunity, through engaging students in learning that focuses on meaningful mastery of subjects, critical thinking, problem - solving, collaboration and other skills necessary for college, career, and civic participation in the 21st
Learning, which addressed ways schools and school districts can improve academic achievement, particularly among students who are farthest from opportunity, through engaging students in
learning that focuses on meaningful mastery of subjects, critical thinking, problem - solving, collaboration and other skills necessary for college, career, and civic participation in the 21st
learning that focuses
on meaningful mastery of subjects, critical thinking, problem - solving, collaboration and other
skills necessary for college, career, and civic participation in the 21st Century.
Teachers facilitate authentic,
deeper learning projects and provide coaching and feedback
on cognitive
skills.
This research is particularly timely, as k - 12 education shifts from an emphasis
on rote
learning and standardization toward more experiential
learning that emphasizes the acquisition of
deep content knowledge and 21st century
skills.