Student-centered learning for underserved students

Student-centered learning for underserved students

A new set of case studies from the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education looks at four schools in Northern California in which traditionally underserved students are achieving above state and district averages through use of student-centered practices, either the Linked Learning or Envision Schools model. Linked Learning integrates rigorous academics with career-based learning and real-world workplace experiences. Envision Schools is a small charter network that creates personalized learning environments for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. These student-centered environments emphasize supportive relationships between students and teachers in academic environments that are challenging, relevant, collaborative, student-directed, and connected to real-life situations. Students are assessed on mastery of knowledge and skills and have multiple opportunities to demonstrate that mastery. Educators are supported in creating a student-centered learning environment through opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and leadership. Student-centered practices are more often found in schools that serve affluent and middle-class students than those in low-income communities; student-centered learning environments are one way the country can effectively address the opportunity gap. The case studies use quantitative data to track achievement, and extensive observations, surveys, and interviews to document practices. A cross-case analysis, policy brief, and practitioner's tool will be published in the spring. More

Source:  Public Education News Blast

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Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is an education support organization that works as a collaborative partner in high-poverty communities.

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