We've created a list of resources and inspiration, organized by your favorite way to consume information
For those who like to read
Do you want your child to feel like life can be an endless stream of opportunities?
Read This First:
Courage to Grow, by Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin (or CLICK HERE and we will send you a copy)
Then Dig Into:
For those who want to do their own research
ON THE LEARNER-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENT
ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
“FIRST, NO RESEARCH HAS EVER FOUND A BENEFIT TO ASSIGNING HOMEWORK (OF ANY KIND OR IN ANY AMOUNT) IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.” - ALFIE KOHN, AUTHOR OF UNCONDITIONAL PARENTING
THE 4 C’S OF EDUCATION (Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity)
Combining the 3 R’s and the 4 C’s by Tech4Learning
Preparing 21st century students for a Global Society: A Guide to Four C’s by the National Education Association
“SITTING IN ROWS AND LISTENING TO CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH A LECTURE IS SLOWLY BEING REPLACED WITH ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS ARE PROMPTED TO ASK QUESTIONS, SEEK OUT RELEVANT INFORMATION, AND APPLY INFORMATION, NOT JUST REMEMBER IT.”
THE BLENDED CLASSROOM (ONLINE + IN-CLASS LEARNING)
77% OF ACADEMIC LEADERS RATE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ONLINE EDUCATION AS THE SAME OR SUPERIOR TO THOSE IN FACE-TO-FACE CLASSROOMS (ALLEN & SEAMAN, 2013)
ON MASTERY-BASED LEARNING
ABOUT MOBILITY IN THE CLASSROOM
ON MULTI-AGE CLASSROOMS
“MULTIAGE DOES NOT TRY TO FIT THE CHILD TO THE PRE-DETERMINED CURRICULUM, BUT RATHER CHOOSES A BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM TO FIT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD.” - SANDRA STONE
ACTON APPROACH TO PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
ACTON APPROACH TO DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
ACTON APPROACH ON EARNING BADGES TO PROVE YOU'VE MASTERED NEW SKILLS
"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world. The story behind the ideas, the school, and the movement is a must read.” ~ Tom Van der Ark, CEO of Getting Smart
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