There have been many debates in education I’ve been exposed to including those about blended learning, personalized learning, push-in interventions, block scheduling, math strategies, etc. With each of these debates, it’s too common for one group to try to debunk the evidence or practices of another group. Consistently in these debates, we hear caveats about the need for highly skilled teachers, better job-embedded professional development, and changes to teacher education programs. Once there’s some agreement about wanting to make a change, then there’s further discussion as to why it’s impossible due to bell schedules, lack of prep time, or change occurring in leadership and state policies. These common arguments often block the ability to make real transformational instructional shifts, but they are a way to overcome these barriers.

Drew Schantz from EdElements shares strategies for school leaders to help with the implementation of Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL).

Drew Schantz from EdElements shares strategies for school boards to help with the implementation of Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL).

Personalized learning can help make learning more relevant for each student and provide the flexibility that can make learning and the demonstration of that learning meaningful to every student. In this video, we define personalized learning, give an overview of what it can look like in your classroom, and what impact PL can have on your classroom.