Personalized learning gives faculty the ability to spend more time tailoring their approach
on an individual level.
Use Case: A high school in San Diego is currently implementing the personalized
learning approach in classrooms after receiving a $10 million grant aimed at making high
schools more personal. The effort launched two years ago with a small group of students.
After seeing firsthand the academic success of these students, the school decided to take the
approach school-wide by introducing one grade level every year, starting with the freshmen
of 2017.
PRESCHOOL
TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
LEARNING
Early childhood learning has
been studied by educators,
lawmakers and researchers
for years to identify the
importance of learning at
a young age. Research has
confirmed that when educators
provide a valuable education
to early learners, the benefits last
a lifetime. According to Educa,
preschool stakeholders across the U.S.
are addressing the need for a standard in
consistency and quality in early education.
States are taking a look at child care centers,
daycares and preschools to develop an
accreditation program that ensures quality in
a number of areas including learning environment, increased parent engagement, teacher
experience and quality center management.
Along with quality standardization, there are other trends to keep an eye on for early
learners:
• Student Assessment – The achievement gap is often used to assess the output of
students in different socioeconomic groups, measuring grade point averages, test scores
and dropout rates. Since preschoolers aren’t likely dropping out of school, early learning
centers focus on the importance of providing ongoing education and supporting
students from a young age. This includes reading to children, engaging them in everyday
conversations, establishing routines and using positive reinforcement.
• Classroom Technology – Although use of technology in early learning is still heavily
debated, it is proving to be a valuable resource to students who may not as easily have
access to learning materials. According to the Pew Research
Center, 73 percent of households have a computer with
internet accessibility, providing a platform for early
learners to participate in effective online education
from their homes.
•
ECSEL Skills – Teachers are encouraged
to incorporate Emotional Cognitive Social
Early Learning (ECSEL) into lesson plans for
preschoolers. At a young age, emotions are the
tool of choice for children to express themselves.
Encouraging early learners to be confident and
understanding at a young age provides an important
platform for growth into adolescence.
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