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John Armentrout posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: John Armentrout posted an update in the group Learner-Centered Education I had a very interesting, challenging and perhaps disturbing exchange with another group of educators recently. The question was “Do you […] ViewI should add that I believe that clear, transparent curriculum as defined by common core, Next Gen Science standards, etc and the implications of a standards-based transcript cause additional anxiety as perhaps we can’t teach favorite topics and ignore others and average deficiencies at a course level any longer. We are shining the flashlight into…[Read more]
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John Armentrout posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: John Armentrout posted an update in the group Learner-Centered Education I had a very interesting, challenging and perhaps disturbing exchange with another group of educators recently. The question was “Do you […] ViewThanks for your feedback Christine. I understand your frustration, and perhaps there is no “correct answer”, yet the alternatives are difficult to accept. To lower or remove the requirement bar for individual students without an identified disability seems like giving up on them, and might set a precedent that becomes more about the adults…[Read more]
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John Armentrout posted an update in the group
Learner-Centered Education 4 months agoI had a very interesting, challenging and perhaps disturbing exchange with another group of educators recently. The question was “Do you really believe that all students can learn to proficiency through what you’ve identified as the learning targets required for graduation?” (Just in case you are wondering we all agreed identified students had…[Read more]
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John Armentrout replied to the discussion topic Describing a student-centered, proficiency-based learning classroom in the group
Learner-Centered Education 6 months, 4 weeks agoView group discussionMark, seems you are referring to the transparency of the curriculum framework, learning goals and taxonomy and how they inter-relate. We’ve (re?)-discovered the importance of taxonomy as a key-stone or the glue […]
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John Armentrout posted an update in the group
Learner-Centered Education 9 months, 1 week agoI attended an excellent workshop in DC this summer, and who walks in the door? Gene Wilhoit, the Executive Director of the CCSSO. I got him to share a link to a recently produced video that I thought I’d share.
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John Armentrout posted an update in the group
Learner-Centered Education 10 months, 3 weeks agoHi All,
We enjoyed seeing the DOE and superintendents at the conference last week, it’s always great to improve collegiality, hear the buzz and share ideas.I wanted to throw something out here for discussion that I heard at the meeting and see what you all think.
As part of a discussion about Educate software and learner-centered education…[Read more]
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John Armentrout posted an update in the group
Learner-Centered Education 10 months, 4 weeks agoJust a note to let folks know that we have a preliminary web site available for the Maine Cohort for Customized Learning (MCCL) online as of this morning! http://mainecustomizedlearning.org
As with nearly any web site, it’s a work in progress with content being added regularly. -
John Armentrout replied to the discussion topic Welcome to the Learner-Centered Education group! in the group
Learner-Centered Education 11 months, 2 weeks agoView group discussionYes, I guess an explanation is in order: MSAD16 (Hall-Dale, pre-consolidation) initiated a standards-based/referenced environment a few years ago, but this is the first year that our whole RSU (all ten schools) […]
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John Armentrout replied to the discussion topic Welcome to the Learner-Centered Education group! in the group
Learner-Centered Education 11 months, 2 weeks agoView group discussionThanks for inviting me to participate Don. This will be an exciting and welcome addition to the LCE landscape in Maine and will help keep us all collaborating. This first year has been tough on many levels, but […]
It’s a bit intimidating to respond to this comment, as the correct answer is spelled out for me. But perhaps the teachers’ prevarication came from a place of frustration that I share. Sure, all students can learn. But can all students learn everything you want them to at the same rate and finish a standard in tme to graduate with physics…[Read more]
Thanks for your feedback Christine. I understand your frustration, and perhaps there is no “correct answer”, yet the alternatives are difficult to accept. To lower or remove the requirement bar for individual students without an identified disability seems like giving up on them, and might set a precedent that becomes more about the adults…[Read more]
I should add that I believe that clear, transparent curriculum as defined by common core, Next Gen Science standards, etc and the implications of a standards-based transcript cause additional anxiety as perhaps we can’t teach favorite topics and ignore others and average deficiencies at a course level any longer. We are shining the flashlight into…[Read more]