Student Driven Learning: When Students Own their Learning, Exponential Gains are Made!

Dr. Fisher shares methods for creating student driven learning that WORKS!6 Steps in the Progression of Learning for Students1. Students identify and know their current level of performance2. Students identify where they are going next with their learning3. Teachers support students in exploring a range of tools, and students select the tools that WORK for them4. Students want and ASK for feedback. Teachers–model this by asking students for their feedback as well5. Students recognize their own learning achievements6. Students start to teach othersUsing “gaming” methods, like ensuring that students start with some level of success, THEN create challenge. Provide instant feedback on what they are doing: wins and where they need to make shifts. Make learning discoverable and engaging!Dr. Fisher helps educators to develop student driven learning, support literacy, and create accelerated learning opportunities.He shares data that tells us that there’s HOPE: within the US, there are trends that are showing us that we ARE making gains!! We are beginning to close the gap on“unfinished” (not “lost”) learning from CoVid. Educators–you are making powerful inroads for inclusive, engaging learning. Own it!Dr. Fisher’s Website for LearningReading RopeThe Cognitive Challenges of Effective Teaching