Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments

What will it take to create truly contemporary learning environments that meet the demands of 21st-century society, engage learners, and produce graduates who are prepared to succeed in the world? What skills and capacities do teachers and leaders need to create and sustain such schools? What actions are necessary?

Bold Moves for Schools offers a compelling vision that answers these questions—and action steps to make the vision a reality. Looking through the lenses of three pedagogies—antiquated, classical, and contemporary—authors Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Marie Hubley Alcock examine every aspect of K–12 education, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the program structures of space—both physical and virtual—time, and grouping of learners and professionals. In a new job description for teachers, Jacobs and Alcock highlight and expound on the following roles:

  • self-navigating professional learner,
  • social contractor,
  • media critic and media maker,
  • innovative designer,
  • globally connected citizen, and
  • advocate for learners and learning.

With thought-provoking proposals and practical strategies for change, Bold Moves for Schools sets educators on the path to redefining their profession and creating exciting new learning environments. The challenge is unprecedented. The possibilities are unlimited.

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Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments

What will it take to create truly contemporary learning environments that meet the demands of 21st-century society, engage learners, and produce graduates who are prepared to succeed in the world? What skills and capacities do teachers and leaders need to create and sustain such schools? What actions are necessary?

Bold Moves for Schools offers a compelling vision that answers these questions—and action steps to make the vision a reality. Looking through the lenses of three pedagogies—antiquated, classical, and contemporary—authors Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Marie Hubley Alcock examine every aspect of K–12 education, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the program structures of space—both physical and virtual—time, and grouping of learners and professionals. In a new job description for teachers, Jacobs and Alcock highlight and expound on the following roles:

  • self-navigating professional learner,
  • social contractor,
  • media critic and media maker,
  • innovative designer,
  • globally connected citizen, and
  • advocate for learners and learning.

With thought-provoking proposals and practical strategies for change, Bold Moves for Schools sets educators on the path to redefining their profession and creating exciting new learning environments. The challenge is unprecedented. The possibilities are unlimited.

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Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments

Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments

Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments

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Overview

What will it take to create truly contemporary learning environments that meet the demands of 21st-century society, engage learners, and produce graduates who are prepared to succeed in the world? What skills and capacities do teachers and leaders need to create and sustain such schools? What actions are necessary?

Bold Moves for Schools offers a compelling vision that answers these questions—and action steps to make the vision a reality. Looking through the lenses of three pedagogies—antiquated, classical, and contemporary—authors Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Marie Hubley Alcock examine every aspect of K–12 education, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the program structures of space—both physical and virtual—time, and grouping of learners and professionals. In a new job description for teachers, Jacobs and Alcock highlight and expound on the following roles:

  • self-navigating professional learner,
  • social contractor,
  • media critic and media maker,
  • innovative designer,
  • globally connected citizen, and
  • advocate for learners and learning.

With thought-provoking proposals and practical strategies for change, Bold Moves for Schools sets educators on the path to redefining their profession and creating exciting new learning environments. The challenge is unprecedented. The possibilities are unlimited.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781416623632
Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Publication date: 03/10/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Heidi Hayes Jacobs is founder and president of Curriculum Designers providing professional services to schools, organizations and agencies to create modern learning environments, upgrade curriculum and support teaching strategies to meet the needs of contemporary learners. Her models on curriculum mapping and curriculum design have been featured in numerous books and software solutions throughout the world. Heidi may be reached through her website at www.curriculum21.com or e-mail at Heidi@curriculum21.com. Marie Hubley Alcock is president of Learning Systems Associates, an education consulting company, and founder of Tomorrow’s Education Network, which is a nonprofit association dedicated to improving literacy development. She has been an educator for more than 20 years and has worked nationally and internationally to promote high-quality learning environments. Marie lives with her family in New Jersey. Marie may be reached through her website at www.lsalearning.com or e-mail at Marie@lsalearning.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
1. Refreshed Pedagogy for the Contemporary Learner
2. A New Job Description: The Capacities of a Contemporary Teacher and Professional Learner
3. Challenging Curriculum and Assessment: Portals to Creating Contemporary Quests
4. Transitioning from "Old School" to a Contemporary Learning Environment
5. Lateral Leadership: A Contemporary Partnership Model
6. Contemporary Assessment Systems: Policymaking and Accountability for Innovation Chapter
7. A Contemporary Profession: Bold Moves to Formal Commitments
References
Index
About the Authors

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