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ISBN-101943874891

ISBN-139781943874897

eBay Product ID (ePID)237310091

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Number of Pages232 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBreaking with Tradition : The Shift to Competency-Based Learning in PLCs at Work(tm) (Why You Should Switch to Student-Centered Learning for All)

SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, Leadership, Professional Development, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

Publication Year2017

TypeTextbook

AuthorBrian M. Stack, Jonathan G. Vander Els

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length11 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2017-017773

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SynopsisForeword by Chris Sturgis Shifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the resource, the authors explore how the components of PLCs promote the principles of competency-based education and share real-world examples from practitioners who have made the transition to learner-centered teaching. Each chapter ends with reflection questions readers can answer to apply their own learning progression. By reading this book, K-12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher leaders will: - Evaluate the qualities of true competency-based schools and the flaws in traditional schooling. - Consider the foundational role that PLCs have in establishing the competency-based approach and promoting learning for all. - Gain tips for successfully implementing student-centered practices for learning competencies and performance assessment and grading. - Explore real school experiences that highlight the processes and challenges involved in moving from traditional to competency-based school structures - Access reproducible school-design rubrics appropriate for the five design principles of competency-based learning. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding the Components of an Effective Competency-Based Learning System Chapter 2: Building the Foundation of a Competency-Based Learning System Through PLCs Chapter 3: Developing Competencies and Progressions to Guide Learning Chapter 4: Changing to Competency-Friendly Grading Practices Chapter 5: Creating and Implementing Competency-Friendly Performance Assessments Chapter 6: Responding When Students Need Intervention and Extension Chapter 7: Sustaining the Change Process References and Resources Index, Foreword by Chris Sturgis Shifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the resource, the authors explore how the components of PLCs promote the principles of competency-based education and share real-world examples from practitioners who have made the transition to learner-centered teaching. Each chapter ends with reflection questions readers can answer to apply their own learning progression. By reading this book, K-12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher leaders will: * Evaluate the qualities of true competency-based schools and the flaws in traditional schooling. * Consider the foundational role that PLCs have in establishing the competency-based approach and promoting learning for all. * Gain tips for successfully implementing student-centered practices for learning competencies and performance assessment and grading. * Explore real school experiences that highlight the processes and challenges involved in moving from traditional to competency-based school structures * Access reproducible school-design rubrics appropriate for the five design principles of competency-based learning. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding the Components of an Effective Competency-Based Learning System Chapter 2: Building the Foundation of a Competency-Based Learning System Through PLCs Chapter 3: Developing Competencies and Progressions to Guide Learning Chapter 4: Changing to Competency-Friendly Grading Practices Chapter 5: Creating and Implementing Competency-Friendly Performance Assessments Chapter 6: Responding When Students Need Intervention and Extension Chapter 7: Sustaining the Change Process References and Resources Index

LC Classification NumberLC1031.S73 2018