Leading Through Unprecedented Times
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Watch seasons 1 to 6 of the Future Ready Schools® (FRS) podcast, Leading Through Unprecedented Times, hosted by Thomas C. Murray. The podcast examines how today’s leaders are working to maximize student learning experiences and break down traditional barriers while facing adversity. Each week, guests share powerful stories of resilience, vulnerability, equity, and the importance of collaborative leadership. These stories provide inspiration, hope, and support for your professional practices, regardless of position. Start listening today!
How to Personalize the Experience (with Nicki Slaugh & Eric Sheninger)
In the final episode of Season 6 of Leading Through Unprecedented Times, Nicki Slaugh and Eric Sheninger discuss strategies for personalizing education to better meet the needs of each learner. The guests dive deep into the importance of a dynamic partnership between teachers and students, where learning is tailored to each student’s strengths, interests, and needs.
Their approach aims to foster a more engaging and effective learning environment, moving away from one-size-fits-all methods. Nicki Slaugh shares insights from her experience as a middle school principal, highlighting the impact of personalized learning on student outcomes. Eric Sheninger, an award-winning educator and author, complements this with examples from his work in various educational settings, illustrating how personalized learning can be implemented on a larger scale. Together, they provide practical advice and actionable steps for educators looking to adopt personalized learning strategies in their own classrooms.
Listen to this episode to learn:
– The need for dynamic partnerships between teachers and students for effective personalized learning.
– The importance of tailoring learning experiences to individual students’ strengths, interests, and needs.
– Practical examples and strategies for implementing personalized learning in different educational settings.
– The positive impact of personalized learning on student engagement and outcomes.
Guests:
Nicki Slaugh, Principal, Quest Academy (UT)
X: https://www.x.com/NickiatQuest
Eric Sheninger, Award-winning educator and CEO, Aspire Change EDU
X: https://www.x.com/e_sheninger
Personalize (the book) – https://amzn.to/3z7wQJv