The key proposal? Revolve everything around the “learner” to ensure Connecticut’s children receive the best possible education.
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That’s why CAPSS recommends a new model for education that clearly places the learner at the center of all strategy and action. With this model, the learner remains accountable for all “learning” as teachers provide guidance and evaluations, and address student needs, interests and overall engagement in the material.
By accommodating diverse learning styles and personalizing teaching methods, learning becomes more productive. This means students can progress in school based on their own demonstration of essential knowledge – not on the time spent in the classroom.
From pre-school, all kids should be ready to learn. Then, as they progress, we must offer more options for where they can go to school and what curriculums they can choose. Along the way, assessments must test mastery of information as well as acknowledge different ways of learning. And throughout their entire path, we must leverage technology to enhance learning
Specifically, we must: