Accelerated Learning Framework: Innovative Strategies for Student Engagement and Success
Discover the Accelerated Learning Framework developed by Pamela Womack, Brian Reeves, and Sharon Miller from Lone Star College. This framework emphasizes creating dynamic learning environments that facilitate active participation and meaningful interactions. Rooted in the principles of good practice, such as student-faculty contact and cooperation among students, it offers educators innovative instructional strategies. Through learner preparation, discovery phases, and practical integration, this approach aligns with various learning styles to ignite student engagement and ensure academic success.
Accelerated Learning Framework: Innovative Strategies for Student Engagement and Success
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Session 129: FRAMEWORK FOR LEARNING:The Accelerated Learning Angle Pamela Womack–Lone Star College-Tomball Brian Reeves –Lone Star College-University Park Sharon Miller-Lone Star College-University Park
Northwest Houston Six campuses 90,000+ students
Accelerated Learning is not Turbo education
Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson 1. Good practice encourages student-faculty contact 2. Good practice encourages cooperation among students 3. Good practice encourages active learning 4. Good practice gives prompt feedback 5. Good practice emphasizes time on task 6. Good practice communicates high expectations 7. Good practice recognizes diverse talents and ways of learning
Preliminary Results of Instruction Using AL Methodology Traditional Instruction AL Instruction
Accelerated Learning is a map that guides learning professionals in creating a learning environment and instructional strategies that enables learners to excel.
Writing I, Fall 2009 W = 1 A, B, C 16
Pillars Playful Discovery And Experimentation Suggestion De-suggestion Rich Environment State Management Arts
Accelerated Learning Cycle
Learner Preparation Quality HW Reflection Questions Letter Interaction
Learner Preparation Overview and Framing What? How? Why? What if?
Learner Preparation Centering
Learner Preparation CommunityBuilding
Connection Phase Experiment Mini-simulation Burning questions Drawings Guided imagery Media Gallery walk *hypothesis *feelings *thoughts *connections
Discovery Phase Learners engage in multiple ways Active learning *simulation * experiment where students formulate questions * research concepts and teach back to class * case study * creative presentation
Activation Phase Instructor-guided Elaboration Assimilation Implementation Student-directed
Activation Phase Elaboration Structured Game-like Active Practice and learn Real world connection
Activation Phase Assimilation Synthesize Use in novel ways Give and receive feedback Instructor observes, supports when needed, maintains positive environment, encourages
Activation Phase Implementation Student Demonstrates Mastery
Integration Phase Reflection Closure Ticket out the door Celebration Meditative or Creative Learning portfolio “Adults never argue with their own data.” -Gail Heidenhain
A mind is not a vessel to be filled … but a fire to be ignited. -Albert Einstein
