Personalizing Learning Through Voice and Choice: (Increasing Student Engagement in the Classroom)

With Foreword by William M. Ferriter Personal investment in learning is critical for every student. This practical resource introduces the key concepts of personalized learning and breaks down what personalized learning looks, sounds, and feels like in the classroom. The authors reveal structures that empower student voice and choice across a school and lead to increased motivation for students. They also share stories about real students who have had the life-changing opportunity to design their own learning experiences.

Increase student engagement in the classroom using personalized learning techniques:

Receive inspiration that will help you change the culture of learning for students and increase student motivation. Learn the roles of students, teachers, school site administrators, and district administrators in this culture change. Explore readiness tiers, indicators, student supports, and student engagement strategies, including personal learning plans. Uncover right-now ideas for engaging students in important curricular decisions. Discover ways to amplify student voices within school as a whole.

Contents:

Foreword by William M. Ferriter
Introduction: Defining Moments and Defining Terms
Chapter 1: Empowering Learner Voice
Chapter 2: Empowering Learner Choice
Chapter 3: Empowering Learner Voice and Choice at Scale
Epilogue: The Personalized Approach