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Many school administrators, teachers and parents want the education provided to children to be high quality, rigorous and connected to the world outside the classroom. Teachers are trying to provide these elements in various ways, but a group of schools calling themselves the “Deeper Learning Network” have codified some of what they believe are essential qualities of deep learning (check out how students lead parent teacher conferences in this model).
Some of these qualities include learning designated content, critical thinking, communication skills, collaborating effectively and connecting learning to real-world experiences.
Learn more:
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/design-the-learning-of-your-learners-students-ideas/
A primer on the "Deeper Learning Network." None of this is new but it is integrated as a practical solution.
Our school is working hard on these goals...a great resource to help spread the word.
This really speaks to the focus of the East Zone AP's on how can we enrich our school's culture and climate in particular areas as related to improved student growth and learning.