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Nancy J. Koslosky
(n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://www.oecd.org/edu/Education-at-aGlance-2014.pdf Annual publication on information of the state of education around the
world. Charts, tables, figures, data on structure, finances, and performance of educational
systems in 34 countries. Includes trands in early childhood and secondary education.
Education bringing economic gains to individuals. How much do countries spend on
education? Teachers: time spend, class sizes, salaries. Skills for life: adult learning.
Abrams/Fatherly, M. (2015, September 30). Getting Your Kid Excited About Math and
Science. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://time.com/4037330/math-scienceeducation/ STEM Education. Best way to teach Science and Math is projects and active
learning based. Science is really discovery. Active learning shows that there is "joy" in
the process.
Allen, R. (2015, January 29). How Student Centered Is Your Classroom? Retrieved
December 3, 2015, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-student-centered-yourclassroom-rebecca-alber Guiding questions to ask about your classroom. Balancing
teacher role with student interaction. Balance is the key word between direct instruction,
facilitation, and coaching.
Barnes, M. (2013, March 13). Five Steps to Create a Progressive, Student-Centered
Classroom. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://inservice.ascd.org/five-steps-tocreate-a-progressive-student-centered-classroom/ Create ongoing projects for students.
Integrate technology. Replace homework with engaging activities. Eliminate rules and
consequences. Involve students in evaluation. Discussion of fears from moving to
curriculum centered to student centered.
Culture Shift: Teaching in a Learner-Centered Environment Powered by Digital Learning.
(n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://all4ed.org/reports-factsheets/cultureshift-teaching-in-a-learner-centered-environment-powered-by-digital-learning/ Report
that looks at characteristics of learner centered instruction and the support that teachers
and schools will need to make this work. Digital learning to meet individual needs is
paramount for success.
Darling-Hammond, L. (2008, March 17). How Should We Measure Student Learning? 5
Keys to Comprehensive Assessment. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.edutopia.org/comprehensive-assessment-introduction Assessing Learning
without using standardized testing. 21st century assessments must look different.
Performance based assessments need to be merged into standardized assessments. Gives
immediate feedback to teachers and students.

Five Characteristics of Learner-Centered Teaching. (2012, August 8). Retrieved

December 3, 2015, from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teachingstrategies/five-characteristics-of-learner-centered-teaching/ 1.
Teachers are doing
too much for students. 2.
LCT includes explicit instruction. 3. LCT includes student
reflection. 4. LCT motivates students by giving them some control. 5. LCT
encourages collaboration.
Garman, D. (2014, October 5). Learner-Centered Teaching Enhanced with Technology.
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LCT promotes greater understanding and long term memory retention. Technology can
enhance these instructional strategies. Research about learning that correlates to learner
centered teaching.
Gray, A. (n.d.). Constructivist Teaching and Learning. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.saskschoolboards.ca/old/ResearchAndDevelopment/ResearchReports/Instruct
ion/97-07.htm Describes the basic paradigm of Constructivism and why it is important to
learning. Also gives examples and descriptions of a constructivism classroom, teachers,
and students.
Heick, T. (2014, June 16). 10 Characteristics Of A Highly Effective Learning
Environment. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/10-characteristics-of-a-highly-effective-learningenvironment/ 1. Students ask questions - good questions. 2. Questions are valued over
answered. 3. A variety of learning models are used. 5. Classroom learning "empties" into
a connected community. 6. Learning is personalized by a variety of criteria. 7.
Assessment is persistent, authentic, transparent, and never punitive. 8. Criteria for success
is balanced and transparent. 9. Learning habits are constantly modeled. 10. There are
constant opportunities for practice.
K-12 Center at ETS. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://k12center.org/
Facilitates discussion among the best minds in the US in order to assist with the
development of a new generation of assessment and performance management,
methodologies, technologies, policies, and practices. Includes research papers, guides,
and videos.
Kelly, D. (2013, November 19). What is a Learning Ecosystem? Retrieved December 3,
2015, from http://twist.elearningguild.net/2013/11/what-is-a-learning-ecosystem/
Learning takes place inside and outside the classroom. Technology has enhanced the
opportunities to learn. How do teachers learn this? Ecosystem 2014 offers professional
development for teachers to understand this new ecosystem.
Kohlberg - Moral Development | Simply Psychology. (2013). Retrieved December 3,
2015, from http://www.simplypsychology.org/kohlberg.html Describes Kohlberg's stages
of moral development with comparisons to Piaget's. Video of Heinz dilemma. Critical
evaluation of Kohlberg's methods.

Learner Centered Psychological Principles A Framework for School Reform and

Redesign. (1997, November 1). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.apa.org/ed/governance/bea/learner-centered.pdf There are 12 psychological
principles that are connected with the learner and learning. This task force and work
group held discussions for each principle from different research perspectives.
Learner-Centered vs. Curriculum-Centered Teachers: Which Type Are You? (n.d.).
Retrieved December 3, 2015, from https://www.teachervision.com/teaching-methodsand-management/curriculum-planning/4786.html Questions to ask yourself to determine
if you are a student centered teacher or a curriculum centered teacher. What is your
pedagogy? What does your classroom look like? Chart to compare and contrast each kind
of classroom.
Learning Curve: Performance anxiety. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/opinion/learning-curve-performance-anxiety/nQfWj/
Answers and discusses questions such as: How are teachers paid? According to the
degrees? Years of experience or test results of their students? Should merit pay for
teachers be considered? Is merit pay logical if our focus is student achievement in learner
centered classrooms?
Lenz, B. (2014, February 13). A Case for Student-Centered Learning. Retrieved
December 3, 2015, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/a-case-for-student-centeredlearning-bob-lenz 4 schools used Linked Learning Alliance or Envisions Schools as a
model. Committees to personalize learning. Positive student-teacher relationships.
Grounded in reflection and revision.
Making the Shift: Moving from a Teacher Centered Classroom to a Student Centered
Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://busyteacher.org/14770-movefrom-a-teacher-centered-class-to-student.html 1. Knowledge - focus on student desires
and abilities to acquire knowledge 2. Focus - focus on the student 3. Structure - fluid and
flexible 4. Objectives - focus on learning outcomes of the student 5. Questions and
Answers - students ask the questions 6. Guidance - teacher is a guide rather than the
leader
Marto, A. (n.d.). The Characteristics of the Teacher in the Learning-Centered Classroom.
Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://education.seattlepi.com/characteristics-teacherlearningcentered-classroom-3982.html Stay humble - guide students and their learning.
Be patient - lots of conversation takes time to develop in students Get creative - activities
are realistic, interesting, and important Listen - consider students needs; confidence will
yield responsibility and curious learners
Report Card on American Education: State Education Rankings - ALEC - American
Legislative Exchange Council. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.alec.org/publications/report-card-on-american-education/ Comprehensive
overview of educational achievement levels, with a focus on performance for low income

students in the US and the District of Columbia. How have students achievement
increased over the years in each state. Forward describing Indianas school reform.
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2015, from https://edpolicy.stanford.edu/projects/633 College skills for adults. Linked
Learning Initiative or Envisions Education model. 21st century skills and critical thinkng.
Problem solving, collaboration.
Teacher/Educator leadership key to improving student learning, advancing profession.
(2014, December 3). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.nea.org/home/61250.htm Recognizing teachers who can talk on role of
leaders and cultivting this role. All adults in building are responsible for safe, supportive
and challenging environments.
The Teaching Professor Blog. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from
http://www.facultyfocus.com/topic/articles/teaching-professor-blog/ Professor from Penn
State Berks weekly post from the guru of learner centered teaching.
Trends in student centered learning in KGrade 5 classrooms - DreamBox Learning.
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sub-trends: use of digital technology, driven by students' interests, project based learning,
Vision. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://diopitt.org/department-catholicschools/vision Vision and philosophy of education for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Walker, T. (2012, August 1). 'Deeper Learning' Missing From Schools, Experts Say NEA Today. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://neatoday.org/2012/08/01/deeperlearning-missing-from-schools-experts-say-2/ Experts in a field don't just know facts.
Level of understanding to transer knowledge to solve problems. Applying knowledge to
new situations. Cognitive domain is thinking and reasoning. Intrapersonal domain is
behavior and emotions. Interpersonal domain is communication.