Reseña del libro "Empowered to Choose: Teaching Students to Personalize Learning (en Inglés)"
What could be better than a school system full of highly effective teachers? One full of highly effective learners.Differentiation. Individualized practices. Learner Choice. Personalized Learning. What's the difference? Too many educators have been left confused and disillusioned by the concept of personalization. Andrew Easton has written this book to help eliminate the ambiguity around what personalized learning really is-and what it isn't.Andrew Easton offers middle and high school educators nuanced, modular, and impactful options for personalized learning aimed at helping students develop a sense of learner agency. That agency, Easton contends, will serve students not just in the classroom, but throughout their working and learning lives. Empowered to Choose frames how to think about designing personalized learning practices and delves into a practical approach to guide your planning process before detailing a framework you can implement in your classes. It guides readers through the philosophy and aims of personalized learning and empowers them to make intentional choices. Endorsements"Splendidly written from a teacher's perspective with practical examples explaining personalized learning and how to offer choice to all learners. This is a must-read for educators seeking inspiration and ideas for learner empowerment!"-Kristen Slechta, professional learning specialist"As someone who has followed Andrew's work for a while and collaborated with him on many occasions, I can assure you he gets it and has written an amazing book that will help you get it, too!"-Andi McNair, innovation/gifted education specialist and author"Andrew masterfully embeds theory, research, and personal experience into an easy-to-use resource. Starting from the nuances between individualization, differentiation, and personalization, he builds a foundational understanding and introduces his audience to strategies they can easily implement. -Dr. Stephanie Dredge, senior director of specialized services and supports"Empowered to Choose provides everything that educators need to feel confident in implementing the most meaningful and personalized learning experiences for all students."-Rachelle Dené Poth, educator, author, consultant, attorney
