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The Minnesota Learner-Centered Network has adopted these seven principles - researched and defined by our partners at Education Evolving - to help describe, identify, and support practices we believe are core tenets of Student-Centered Learning Environments.
Students advance by mastering clearly defined learning objectives, and receive support as needed.
These schools provide great examples of how
can look in different Learner-Centered Environments. These exemplar school environments provide a chance to showcase successful implementations and provide support for discussion, learning, and growth.
Visits are supported by the MLCN and are free for educators! Sign up today.
Must read: What is Competency-Based Education - Aurora Institute (2019)
What IS the difference between competencies and standards? - reDesign (2016)
Student Reflections on the Competency-Based Tier System at Brooklyn Collaborative (2023)
Northern Cass Schools - Hunter, ND: The Evolution of Competency-Based Transformation in Northern Cass - Aurora Institute
Harrisburg, SD (start at 11:30 min. into this webinar- 24 min long): An Introduction to K-12 Competency Based Education Webinar
Deeper Competency-Based Learning: Making Equitable, Student-Centered, Sustainable Shifts
Competency-Based Learning: Developing Mastery of Skills and Content
Sal Khan: Let's teach for mastery -- not test scores | TED Talk (10:41)
To read more about how positive identity helps create a more equitable school environment, see the Equity in Student Centered Learning Guide (pages 20-21).
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