The Holy Grail of Learning

I feel as though I have found the metaphorical "holy grail," "fountain of youth," or "The Secret" of student learning. 

 

Image source: https://www.slideshare.net/ILXGroup/mind-the-gap-learning-technologies-conference-2016-by-russell-kenrick 

As mentioned in a previous post, last year was spent doing research, first collecting student perspectives on how and why they learn, and then a literature review, based on the themes that arose from the student data. The outcome was four strategies to significantly improve learning.

1. Focus on learning exclusively
2. Conference with students
3. Integrate Non-cognitive Skills
4. Mentor

Employing these four strategies has made me overwhelmingly professionally satisfied. For the first time in my career, I know for a fact I am increasing student learning. I feel empowered, I hold the secret of student learning.

Future blog posts will delve into the details of my execution of each of these themes.