{"product_id":"breaking-with-tradition-brian-m-stack-9781943874897","title":"Breaking with Tradition: The Shift to Competency-Based Learning in Plcs at Work(tm) (Why You Should Switch to Student-Centered Learning for All","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword by Chris Sturgis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \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 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy reading this book, K-12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher leaders will: \u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate the qualities of true competency-based schools and the flaws in traditional schooling.\u003c\/li\u003e - \u003cli\u003eConsider the foundational role that PLCs have in establishing the competency-based approach and promoting learning for all.\u003c\/li\u003e - \u003cli\u003eGain tips for successfully implementing student-centered practices for learning competencies and performance assessment and grading.\u003c\/li\u003e - \u003cli\u003eExplore real school experiences that highlight the processes and challenges involved in moving from traditional to competency-based school structures\u003c\/li\u003e - \u003cli\u003eAccess reproducible school-design rubrics appropriate for the five design principles of competency-based learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Understanding the Components of an Effective Competency-Based Learning System \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Building the Foundation of a Competency-Based Learning System Through PLCs \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Developing Competencies and Progressions to Guide Learning \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Changing to Competency-Friendly Grading Practices \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Creating and Implementing Competency-Friendly Performance Assessments \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Responding When Students Need Intervention and Extension \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Sustaining the Change Process \u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources \u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian M. Stack, Jonathan G. Vander Els\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1943874891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781943874897\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/27\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Brian M. Stack","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43940232528127,"sku":"9781943874897","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_fe676b4d-0aba-491c-9d0a-a980f852601b.jpg?v=1681446011","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/breaking-with-tradition-brian-m-stack-9781943874897","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}