professional development

Supporting Teachers at D51: A Conversation with the Professional Learning Facilitators

June 23, 2020 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning mastery-based performance-based personalization personalized learning professional development proficiency-based voice and choice

This article is the seventh in the Designing Performance-Based Learning at D51 series. A reminder: D51 uses the phrase performance-based learning or P-BL.

Leigh Grasso, Director of Academic Achievement & Growth at D51, emphasizes, “We are shifting from a focus on professional development to professional learning.” And there are a lot of people focusing on helping the adults in the system learn…… Read More

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Locations: Colorado

Moving Forward toward Mastery at Kuna School District

February 2, 2020 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning mastery-based middle school performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based

This is the third post in a series on Mastery Education in Idaho. Links to the other articles in the series can be found below.

During my visit to Synergy at Kuna Middle School, the conversation with Kelly Brady, Idaho Department of Education;….. Read More

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Locations: Idaho

Quality Design Principle #13: Invest in Educators as Learners

June 13, 2019 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning learning sciences mastery-based personalized learning professional development professional learning

“Sure, we could make it easier for teachers, but then our students don’t succeed. The other option is to admit that teaching is a complex system, invest in the systems, nurture the culture to support professional teachers…and have the kids actually learn. It’s obvious which one is the better choice.”

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Pt. England Primary: The Cherry or the Orchard

December 6, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: communication and community engagement competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based

This is the eighth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

As I wrapped up the conversation with Russell Burt,….. Read More

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Locations: New Zealand

Pt. England Primary: Gifting Language

December 4, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: communication and community engagement competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based

This is the seventh article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

What a gift it was to enjoy a morning with Russell Burt at Pt…… Read More

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Locations: New Zealand

Pt. England Primary: Understanding Where Students Are

November 27, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning curriculum and instruction international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based teachers and teaching

This is the sixth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

In addition to the Learn,….. Read More

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Locations: New Zealand