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    Personalization turns learning into a journey

    By Monica Martinez
    Categories: Coaching, Collaboration, Equity, Learning communities, Mentoring & induction, Personalization
    August 2019
    Vol. 40 No. 4
    What does personalization look like for teachers? That’s an important question for districts and schools to ask themselves as they seek to personalize learning experiences for students. Teachers can’t be expected to do what they don’t know and haven’t experienced themselves. At an even more fundamental level, all teachers need professional learning that meets their needs if they are to grow in their practice. Teachers are at different points on a continuum from beginning to proficient, yet many districts do one giant training for teachers in different content areas and grade levels who have different educational backgrounds and levels of experience. Schools are moving away from one-size-fits-all learning experiences for students. Why wouldn’t we do the same for teachers? Excellent teaching is a long-term journey,

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    Monica Martinez

    Monica Martinez (monica@xqinstitute.org) is chief school support officer at XQ and a member of Learning Forward’s board of trustees.

    Schools are moving away from one-size-fits-all learning experiences for students. Why wouldn’t we do the same for teachers?

    Schools are moving away from one-size-fits-all learning experiences for students. Why wouldn’t we do the same for teachers?


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