{"product_id":"breaking-with-tradition-isbn-9781943874064","title":"Breaking With Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword by Chris Sturgis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the resource, the authors explore how the components of PLCs promote the principles of competency-based education and share real-world examples from practitioners who have made the transition to learner-centered teaching. Each chapter ends with reflection questions readers can answer to apply their own learning progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy reading this book, K-12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher leaders will:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate the qualities of true competency-based schools and the flaws in traditional schooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider the foundational role that PLCs have in establishing the competency-based approach and promoting learning for all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain tips for successfully implementing student-centered practices for learning competencies and performance assessment and grading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore real school experiences that highlight the processes and challenges involved in moving from traditional to competency-based school structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess reproducible school-design rubrics appropriate for the five design principles of competency-based learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Understanding the Components of an Effective Competency-Based Learning System\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Building the Foundation of a Competency-Based Learning System Through PLCs\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Developing Competencies and Progressions to Guide Learning\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Changing to Competency-Friendly Grading Practices\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Creating and Implementing Competency-Friendly Performance Assessments\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Responding When Students Need Intervention and Extension\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Sustaining the Change Process\n\u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources\n\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solution Tree Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48011546591461,"sku":"NP9781943874064","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781943874064_f5be06fc-724d-41fe-a86e-e7c487542a84.jpg?v=1774464634","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/breaking-with-tradition-isbn-9781943874064","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}