Pathways to Progress: Framework to Develop High-Quality Instruction for Every Learner

Outline

1)Theory of Action and Framework (15 minutes): Presenters will outline their assumptions and underlying research principles connecting learning agency, responsiveness, engagement, and success and provide an applicable framework. Attendee views and experiences will be solicited.

2)Framework Examples (30 minutes): Each presenter will describe in detail an instructional program they have designed and how it aligns to the framework described. Presenters will identify their goals, approach, and outcomes. Attendees will have access to demonstrated learning modules to build a deeper understanding of the approach and curricular resources.

3)Framework Application (15 minutes): Attendees will have the opportunity to identify a local challenge or goal, apply the framework, and identify how they can better drive learner agency, relevance, and engagement.

Supporting research

This session topic and the presenters are informed and inspired by research, practice, and experience, including the following: General Strain theory posits that delinquency is driven in part when societal pressures people to obtain x or y but denies them access to the needed tools. The LIfe Literacy class being presented aims to teach students how to obtain the resources they need so that they can avoid turning to delinquent behavior to obtain resources. See: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/general-strain-theory

Remote learning increases access to educational resources and can make providing those resources more cost-effective. The use of a learning management system allows the ability to provide quality instruction, financial literacy, and career development courses to students across a diversity of circumstances and geographies. See https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/09/cover-remote-learning