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Personalising Learning Does More Than get Results - How to Begin | Personalize Learning (#plearnchat) | Scoop.it

From www.ictsteps.com - April 10, 2012 6:22 PM

Kevin McLaughlin shares how he has personalized learning for every learner and how this experience has surpassed any aspirations he had. He offers a few pointers on how to begin.

"Personalising Learning is not something you can pick up and start in your own class tomorrow. You need to take into account most if not all of the following.

> It takes a lot of thought and effort

> It takes time to build up a clear picture of every learner in your class and where they are in their own learning

> It takes courage to stand back as a teacher and let the learning happen of its own accord

> It requires a vision and belief that it will work

> It needs careful planning but still allow for change at a moments notice

> It needs the voice of the learner to be listened to to steer the direction of the learning

> It needs you to rethink your classroom layout

> It needs you to rethink your approach to teaching and learning

In the last 8 weeks I have witnessed learners blossoming, growing, developing skills that would have otherwise been kept contained due to an over adherence to the 3-step teaching model (Introduction, Main Activity, Plenary)."

From www.ictsteps.com - January 22, 2012 7:00 PM

Kevin McLaughlin decided a few weeks ago that he would personalize the learning for each student in his class. He makes a special note that "Personalizing the curriculum requires a knowledge of every learner in your class". After one week, he offers a thoughtful reflection and shares his observations.

"One week has passed with my class using Personal Journey’s, each one containing their very own personalised curriculum for the week ahead. Has the week been successful? Has learning improved? Well, one week is far too short to give detailed answers but I can say that personalising the curriculum for every child in my class has been an inspiring journey for me. I have watched in awe at children working their way through their learning, solving problems in pairs, discussing and thinking, coming up with solutions, offering suggestions and advice to their peers. It has confirmed my belief that if we give learners opportunities to follow a personalised approach they will fly."

"Observations after week 1

> Every child preferred this approach to their learning

> Every child was on task every day without having to be told

> Every learner made progress in Numeracy and achieved two targets that I had set them

> Every learner achieved at least 1 of their own targets

> Every learner told me they are looking forward to the next week of learning in their Personalised Journey"

Thank you Kevin for sharing your journey!

Personalising Learning Does More Than get Results - How to Begin

One week with personalised learning - A Teacher's Reflection