Continuum of Learning For Parents Video & Discussion Guide

Continuum of Learning For Parents Video & Discussion Guide

This amazing video will clearly explain the PeBL philosophy at Sun West School Division. The who, what, when, where, why and how of PeBL are addressed and articluated clearly for the parent and community audience. Topics include the continuum of learning, transfer of responsibility, personalized learning, the three pillars of PeBL. This resource will clearly explain everything you need to know to get started embracing PeBL at home!

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrlMkP3hJ3A

SCCs can use the following example discussion guide to build their own activity to facilitate a discussion about this video at their schools. This is an example, and can be modified to best fit each individual school community. 

Key Messages

·       Each student is unique

·       Learning/teaching may look different in every school/class

·       Transfer of Responsibility is gradual, essential, and goes back and forth between educator and student as needed

·       Learning environments that are open to change Culture, Character and Skills & Knowledge prepare students to take             on more responsibility

·       Great teaching practices and strategies are used to support the transfer responsibility between student(s) and teacher

·       Where & when learning occurs can look different in each learning environment and for each student

·       We use a variety of resources (including people) to learn skills & knowledge

·       Technology may or may not be used to best support a student’s learning needs

·       Student learning can be approached and assessed using a variety of methods such as, exploring a topic/outcome, problem solving researching, building, assignments, projects and tests   

·       Students are encouraged to make connections between themselves, the content and world

·       Educators play critical role in determining student readiness, co-creating learning environments and providing    support.

·       I Do (teacher makes decisions, whole class teacher-led instruction, any grade appropriate)

·       We Do (blended environment with shared decisions, learners choose where, when, how, with whom),

·       You Do (fully personalized, student driven, Voice & Choice – what and why)

·       Not every situation is best for personalized learning & not at all times

·       Technology is a tool or support, NOT a strategy

·       As a result of the above, students become fully engaged in their education