FREE ONLINE TRAINING
Optimized Learning
with Paul SolarzÂ
hosted by Dave Burgess & Tara Martin
What To Expect...
Optimized Learning contains 180 mini-lessons to help teachers in grades 3-8 transform their students into confident, capable and collaborative SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS. During this webinar, I will describe the process students follow while working independently or collaboratively in class in order to improve their self-direction. In addition, I will show you the basic process for teaching the mini-lessons to your students.Â
Key Takeaways:
Students follow the seven steps in the Student-Led Self-Improvement (SLSI) Process in order to identify all of their responsibilities while learning: Planning, Metacognition, Synthesis, Reflection, Self-Assessment, Goal Setting and Feedback.
Students apply the seven steps in the SLSI Process during Learning Cycles where they complete an assignment from your curriculum alone or with a partner WHILE completing an 8-page packet that guides their thinking and actions.
The ultimate goal of Optimized Learning is to have students independently transfer these skills to future experiences.Â
More About the Instructor
Paul Solarz is a retired 4th and 5th grade teacher from Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is the author of "Learn Like a PIRATE" and "Optimized Learning," two books that help teachers empower their students to think for themselves and be more self-directed. Paul was named a Global Teacher Prize finalist, Illinois Educator of the Year (IDEA), a Qudwa Fellow and A Teacher of Excellence (Betty Van Andel Foundation). He now likes to spend time researching his family history, learning about genetics and artificial intelligence, and observing nature on his daily walks.Â
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