Own It! Fostering Self-Directed Learning in the Classroom
Saturday, April 4th, 1:40pm - 2:25pm - Strategy Sessions
An essential facet of personalized learning is the development of self-directed, lifelong learning skills. Small changes to instructional practice can support students’ development of these skills. This session will focus on instructional strategies that can build the competencies students need to be successful as they reach adulthood, including learning menus, goal setting, and student-led conferences. After a short overview of each strategy, participants will explore, discuss, and plan around strategies that feel most compelling.
Meghan Lewis
Meghan Lewis, a fourth grade teacher from Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, MA, is dual certified in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities and has been teaching for fifteen years. Meghan has served in many leadership roles throughout her time in Melrose, including facilitating several district-wide professional development sessions, serving as a building mentor to new teachers, and leading the second year teacher mentoring program for the district. Additionally, Meghan is a member of the school’s PBIS Team, the district-wide Project-Based Learning Group, and is the Inclusive Practices Teacher Leader for the school. She is currently in the process of earning her CAGS in Educational Leadership from Salem State University. Recently, Meghan has presented on personalized learning at the Executive Institute for the Massachusetts Association for School Superintendents and the Education Design Studios Competency Based Instruction Conference.
Meghan Lewis, a fourth grade teacher from Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, MA, is dual certified in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities and has been teaching for fifteen years. Meghan has served in many leadership roles throughout her time in Melrose, including facilitating several district-wide professional development sessions, serving as a building mentor to new teachers, and leading the second year teacher mentoring program for the district. Additionally, Meghan is a member of the school’s PBIS Team, the district-wide Project-Based Learning Group, and is the Inclusive Practices Teacher Leader for the school. She is currently in the process of earning her CAGS in Educational Leadership from Salem State University. Recently, Meghan has presented on personalized learning at the Executive Institute for the Massachusetts Association for School Superintendents and the Education Design Studios Competency Based Instruction Conference.
Jessica Lombardi
Jessica Lombardi has been a fourth grade teacher at Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, MA for five years. Through collaboration with Great School Partnership, Jessica has worked to develop and revise the current Competency Based Learning Standards in Melrose, and piloted the implementation and assessment of these standards during the 2017-2018 school year. She has also facilitated several professional development sessions related to CBL, is part of the school’s PBIS Team, has supported colleagues in the implementation of CBL strategies in their classrooms, and co-facilitates the second year teacher mentoring program for the district. Recently, Jessica has presented on personalized learning at the Education Design Studios Competency Based Instruction Conference.
Jessica Lombardi has been a fourth grade teacher at Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, MA for five years. Through collaboration with Great School Partnership, Jessica has worked to develop and revise the current Competency Based Learning Standards in Melrose, and piloted the implementation and assessment of these standards during the 2017-2018 school year. She has also facilitated several professional development sessions related to CBL, is part of the school’s PBIS Team, has supported colleagues in the implementation of CBL strategies in their classrooms, and co-facilitates the second year teacher mentoring program for the district. Recently, Jessica has presented on personalized learning at the Education Design Studios Competency Based Instruction Conference.