GED 529 - Personalized Learning

Personalized learning has a long history in education. When students are well known by their teachers, when their interests, motivations and aspirations are used to plan curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and when their journeys toward post-secondary opportunities are well-structured, students are more successful. In 2014, the State of Vermont passed Act 77 with a focus on personal learning plans, proficiency-based learning, and flexible pathways. This course will research, analyze, and explore the implementation of Act 77, the development of equitable opportunities for all students, and the challenges of moving to a student-driven learning community. Participants in the course will create their own personalized learning plan for the course and propose a plan for personalized learning in their classroom, school, and/or district. Additionally, participants will address issues of technology, digital citizenship, and the development of professional learning networks.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites/Restrictions:
If you are an undergraduate student seeking to participate in a graduate course, please see Paula Henry, phenry@smcvt.edu, STE 319 to register. You must be a junior or senior in good standing (GPA 3.0).