How Learning Best Occurs Sample Clauses
The "How Learning Best Occurs" clause defines the guiding principles or methods by which effective learning is achieved within the context of an agreement, such as an educational program or partnership. It typically outlines preferred instructional approaches, such as experiential learning, collaborative activities, or the use of technology, and may specify the roles of instructors and learners in the process. By establishing a shared understanding of effective learning strategies, this clause ensures that all parties align their efforts to maximize educational outcomes and address potential disagreements about teaching methods.
How Learning Best Occurs. Ref. Idaho Code § 33-5205(3)(a) The curriculum will reflect our belief that learning best occurs when:
1. Students are actively engaged in integrated and meaningful tasks;
2. Students see the connection between what they learn and the real world;
3. Students work individually and as members of a group;
4. Students, parents, and educators work together to identify academic and personal learning goals;
5. Students accept responsibility for learning as an intrinsic part of the educational program;
6. Students are supported by mentors and advocates;
7. All students have advanced learning opportunities;
8. Students see themselves as part of the community and find ways to serve the community;
9. Students are allowed to make mistakes in order to achieve success;
10. A positive and productive learning environment is provided; and
11. Students are given time to reflect on the value and purpose of what they learn. The Board is responsible for curriculum adoption and must approve all significant changes, including the adoption of new textbooks and new courses, before such changes are made. The Principal and teachers are responsible for making curriculum recommendations. The curriculum will be designed to accomplish the learning objectives and goals for excellence consistent with AHCS’s educational philosophy, mission statement, objectives, and goals.
How Learning Best Occurs. Palouse Prairie School accepts the Design Principles of Expeditionary Learning Schools. We believe learning best occurs in a safe yet stimulating environment, where challenge and support help children discover their abilities, values and passions. Learning is a personal process of discovery as well as a social activity. Students and teachers are strengthened by acts of consequential service to others. Teachers begin their careers full of excitement and ideas that, if encouraged, can help each classroom become a place of discovery and enthusiasm. The flexibility of Palouse Prairie School’s environment allows the greatest opportunity for both children and teachers to experience the best kind of learning.
How Learning Best Occurs. The founders of Heritage Community Charter School believe that learning best occurs in an environment that challenges students academically and encourages them to excel. HCCS believes that students will learn when provided with a strong foundation in the core content areas, language development opportunities and elective choices that are engaging. HCCS also believes that learning occurs best in an environment that promotes respect for others and strong character development. HCCS will provide students with this type of environment and educational opportunities designed to help all students succeed. For the sake of academic excellence, greater fairness, and higher literacy, schools need a solid, specific, shared core curriculum in order to help children establish strong foundations of knowledge, grade by grade. Heritage Community Charter School will remain aligned with the general goals and curriculum of the Idaho State Standards while incorporating the concepts of classical education as outlined here: Solid Foundations - Many people say that knowledge is changing so fast that what students learn today will soon be outdated. While current events and technology are constantly changing, there is nevertheless a body of lasting knowledge that should form the core of the curriculum. Such solid knowledge includes, for example, the basic principles of constitutional government, important events of world history, essential elements of mathematics and of oral and written expression, widely acknowledged masterpieces of art and music, and stories and poems passed down from generation to generation. Sequenced - Knowledge builds on knowledge. Children learn new knowledge by building on what they already know. Only a system that clearly defines the knowledge and skills required to participate in each successive grade can be equitable and fair for all students. For this reason a clear outline of content to be learned grade by grade will be developed. This sequential building of knowledge not only helps ensure that children enter each new grade ready to learn, but also helps prevent the many repetitions and gaps. Specific – A classical education curriculum sequence is distinguished by its specificity. By clearly specifying important knowledge in language arts, history and geography, math, science, and the fine arts, the curriculum presents a practical answer to the question, "What do our children need to know?" Shared - Literacy depends on shared knowledge. To be l...
How Learning Best Occurs. Heritage language acquisition best occurs through early and sustained immersion in the target language. Two distinct heritage languages are spoken on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation:
How Learning Best Occurs. What the Research Says and the Programmatic Implications that Follow