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Summary
This micro-credential is an introduction to personalizable education, as presented in the work of distinguished scholars Michael Wehmeyer and Yong Zhao. In the learning materials for this credential, participants will gain an understanding of the need for greater personalization and student ownership of learning. Participants will demonstrate this understanding by presenting reflections on the learning materials and their own experiences as a learner.
Next steps and access to learning materials
After registering for this micro-credential, please return to the Submit Assignment tab to retrieve the directions for joining the collaboration group for this micro-credential. In that collaboration group space, you will find relevant resources, including one labeled with the same title as this micro-credential. That resource "container" will include all of the required learning materials for this micro-credential. You may also find other, additional resources in that collaboration group space for optional review.
To earn this micro-credential
1. Review all of the learning materials for this module, including videos and readings, presented in the resource labeled Personalized Learning 1: Intro - Why Personalize? After you complete the learning materials, follow the link at the end of the learning materials to return to this credential page to complete and upload your assignments.
2. Complete Assignments (aligned to the rubric for this micro-credential):
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Assignment 1: Complete the Resource Reflection and Bibliographic Memo
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Assignment 2: Complete the CHAT-Diagramming your Experience
3. Upload your work to apply for the micro-credential.
Part A: In 250-500 words, reflect on the reading and resources:
- What did you find interesting?
- What questions persist?
- What tensions, conflicts, or challenges were described or do you foresee?
Part B: In 250-500 words, describe your experience as a learner
- Describe example(s) of when you were able to learn how you wished. How did it feel and/or how did you react? This does not have to be an example from formal schooling. You can reflect on informal and non-academic experiences like sports, arts, or something else.
- Describe an example(s) of when you didn't have the opportunity or were not allowed to learn how you wished. How did you feel and/or react?
Diagraming your Experience
About this activity:
Reference the figure below depicting the Cultural, Historical, Activity Theory [CHAT] framework (Engeström, 2005). The framework is a helpful, holistic way to understand a learning environment or context.
Follow the link to see the larger activity framework image.
- Tools-Physical or digital objects and systems such as language, the internet, or mathematical equations that people use to accomplish the activity.
- Subject-Person or people engaged in activity who are the focus of the activity.
- Object-Problem space
- Outcome-Desired activity
- Motivation-Purposes, reasons, for the activity
- Division of Labor-How the work in the activity system is disturbed among the participants in the contexts or organization
- Community-People and groups whose knowledge, interests, stakes, and goals shape the activity
- Rules-Laws, codes, conventions, customs, and agreements that people adhere to while engaging in the activity.
Before you begin:
Consider Part B from your Biographical Memo: Describe example(s) of when you were able to learn how you wished.
Use the diagram to think through the structures and activities (implicit or explicit) of the experience that were in place and that supported your personalized learning experience. An example using the CHAT framework is provided for you. You do not need to account for every aspect.
Example:
Learning how to sew
Subject: (12-year-old me)
Objective: Make a Renaissance costume
Outcome: Be able to follow a pattern; identify and demonstrate sewing conventions such as stitching, seam allowance, lining, boning, grommets, etc.
Motivation: Always had an interest in sewing and costumes and really excited to make my own to wear for the Renaissance festival (plus my friend had her mom make one too)
Tools: sewing machine, pattern, iron, cloth
Community: People who go to Renn fest/ Ladies at church who sewed/ Friend's mom
Division of Labor:
Rules:
Works Cited:
Engeström, Y. (2005). Developmental work research: Expanding activity theory in practice (Vol. 12). Lehmanns media.
Components | Not Yet | Developing | Proficient |
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Resource Reflection Criteria- Provides insight analysis and synthesis of readings and resources | Submission does not address this component. OR Submission addresses this component inaccurately. |
Submission partially addresses this component by providing the main idea, including some of the supporting ideas, but does not explain with relevant evidence and experiences. | Submission demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of this component by providing the main idea and supporting with relevant evidence and experiences. |
Resource Reflection Criteria- Provides personal reflection and examples of personal experience as a learner. | |||
Resource Reflection Criteria- Writing is clear and organized and of appropriate length | |||
CHAT-Diagram Experience-Describes each CHAT concept for their context |
Register for the GEA-Personalize Education 1: Introduction-Why Personalize? Credential here.
Register for the GEA-Personalize Education 1: Introduction-Why Personalize? Credential here.