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Resources

Learning Principle 1 - Learning Purposes

• What Kids Need to Learn Now to Succeed in 2050 (Yuval Noah Harari; Forge, 2018)
• A recipe for how high schools can foster deeper learning / Interview with Jal Mehta (L. Mineo; Harvard Gazette, 2019)
• Using PBL to Encourage Interdisciplinary Work (M. McDowell; edutopia.com, 2020)
• Defining the skills citizens will need in the future world of work (M. Dondi, J. Klier, F. Panier, J. Schubert; mckinsey.com, 2021)
   

Learning Principle 2 - Dimensions of Learning

• World Class Learners - Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students (Y. Zhao; Corwin, 2012)
• GOA Norms and Rubrics for Online Learning (globalonlineacademy.org)
• The Professional Development We Deserve | Identity, Education and Power (S. Spelic; Medium 2022)
   

Learning Principle 3 - Evidence of Learning

• At What Cost (David L. Gleason, 2017)
• What-Covid19 Has Illuminated About The Power of Self Evaluation To Make Assessment Meaningful (H. Hayes Jacob, B. Kallick, A. Zmuda; learningpersonalized.com)
• Four Practices to Support the Shift from Grading to Feedback (S. Tahir; globalonlineacademcy.org, 2021)
• Measuring What Matters: Transforming assessment and recognition of complex competencies - free online course (Melbourne Metrics, University of Melbourne, Australia)
• Changing assessment: how to design curriculum for human flourishing (C. Hughes; UNESCO Digital Library)
   

Learning Principle 4 - Learning Perspectives

• Daring Classrooms with Brene Brown - video (2017)
• Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck - video (2014)
   

Learning Principle 5 - Learner Autonomy and Engagement

• Learning Personalized (A. Zmuda, D. Ullman, Jossey-Bass, 2015)
• Small shifts in Teacher Talk Make a Big Difference (M. Anderson; ascd.org, 2021)
• The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives (W. Stixrud, N.Johnson; Viking, 2018)
   

Learning Principle 6 - Research, Reflection and Action

• Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation (T. Brown; HarperBusiness, 2009)
• What is Design Thinking and Why Is It So Popular? (Rikke Friis Dam, Teo Yu Siang; interaction-design.org, 2021)
• Inquiry-driven teaching and learning: A general rubric (Harvard Graduate School of Education, Project Zero, 2020)
   

Learning Principle 7 - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Belonging

• Pathways to Transformation – A Guide to Unlocking the Power and Potential of International Schools Grounded in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (AISA.org)
• Indicators of Educational Equity (greatschoolspartnership.org)
• Creating an inclusive classroom (H. Tavanger; edutopia.org, 2017)
• Avoiding Racial Equity Detours (pdf) (P. Gorski; edchange.org, 2019)
• The pervasive problem of 'linguistic racism' (C. Ro; bbc.com, 2021)
• Equity in Gifted Education at International Schools (A. Churchville, S. Gallagher, C. Hogwood; TIE, 2024)
   

Learning Principle 8 - Governance and Leadership for Learning

• Is Yours a Learning Organization? (D. Gavin, A.C. Edmondson, F. Gino; Harvard Business Review, 2008)
• Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision-Driven Schools: A Framework of Education Reform for Empowering Modern Learners (J. McTighe, G. Curtis; Solution Tree Press, 2019)
  
   

Learning Principle 9 - Learning Space and Time

• Australia's Campfires, Caves and Watering Holes (pdf) (A.W. Davis, K. Kappler-Hewitt; Learning & Leading with Technology, 2013)
• Designing Spaces for Effective Learning: A guide to 21st century learning space design (pdf) (JISC e-Learning and Innovation)
• David Thornburg on the Evolving Classroom / Big Thinkers Series (video) (2012)
• Day 9 Update: Making Time for Student-driven Learning | News Articles (wab-edu.cn, 2022)
• Green school quality standard: greening every learning environment (UNESCO, 2024)

Learning Principle 10 - Learning Community Wellbeing

• Social Emotional Learning & Child Self-Protection (SELCSP) Standards and Benchmarks for International Schools (US Office of Overseas Schools in collaboration with CASEL and ICMEC, 2023)
• How to Cultivate Belonging in Online Spaces (M. Piercy; GOA, 2022)
• Safe Passage: How mobility affects people & what international schools should do about it (D.W. Ota; Summertime, 2014)
• Supporting and Empowering students through SEL: NEASC Forum Webinar (video) (2021)
• What if Schools Valued Wellbeing more than Results (T. Porter; tes.com, 2019)