The 4 Disciplines of Execution of Great Ideas Excellent ideas like the plan for ensuring transformational learning leveraging digital solutions may suffer if not executed properly. Brilliant execution strategies makes the difference. Team members, in this case, teachers and administrators of the school, must be engaged and hence the need for the disciplines of execution. […]
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The Impact of Growth Mindset, Failing Forward, and the COVA Learning Approach on My Learning Journey Our capacity to embrace challenges and remain optimistic, regardless of whether the outcomes are positive, difficult, or unfavorable, is deeply rooted in the growth mindset we develop. Growth is what separates stagnation from transformation and immaturity from maturity. A
New Culture of Learning: Creating Significant Learning environment Ultimately, students have to do the learning, growing and application of knowledge to their real world themselves, no teacher can do this for them. But as educators, we all owe them the need to create the right environment for this form of learning and not the traditional
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Creating a Significant Learning Environment Creating a significant learning environment (CLSE) involves embracing key ideas from the book “A New Culture of Learning” and implementing them effectively based on our context at Valdymas College for our Ordinary and Advanced level training programs. The goal of my innovation plan is to ingrain transformational learning into our
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Collaborative Reflections and Applications: Applying the COVA Approach and CSLE in my Learning Environments. [Choice, Ownership, and Voice through Authentic learning opportunities (C.O.V.A).] Embracing the COVA Approach and CSLE Throughout the Applied Digital Learning (ADL) program, the integration of the COVA approach—Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic learning opportunities—has been pivotal. This method, paired with Creating
Collaborative Professional Development Active learning alone may not guarantee improved learning outcomes because it is not just about activity but the quality and purpose behind the activity. The study Active Learning Not Associated with Student Learning in a Random Sample of College Biology Courses reveals that simply incorporating active learning elements without considering their alignment
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Professional Learning Teachers are given a lot of information in workshops, but they are not given the time or support to apply that information in their classrooms. This leads to PD that is quickly forgotten and has little impact on student learning. Kristin Daniel identifies with the low-tech teacher type. She was very nervous about
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Leveraging ePortfolios to drive personalized learning in Advanced Level programs and enhance students’ ownership and application of their knowledge to real-world scenarios. In recent years, the educational landscape has witnessed a significant shift towards personalized learning, a pedagogical approach that tailors educational experiences to meet the unique needs, strengths, and interests of individual students (Tsai,
Why you should use an ePortfolio – Viewing from my students’ perspective. Let me expand on the merits I have captured from reading documents and listening to videos. I have also put into some practice the art of developing an ePortfolio and have started getting a few of my students to create theirs and learn
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Professional Learning, Risk-Taking, and Lifelong Learning in the Classroom The role of education is evolving rapidly. Teachers, once the primary authority in classrooms, are becoming facilitators who guide and collaborate with students. This transformation is reflected in students becoming comfortable with discomfort, leading the way, and taking their lead, embracing collaboration with a mindset that
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