Personalized Learning

Action Steps:

• Emphasize self directed play through expanded choice and opportunities both onsite and within the DLP

• Offer opportunities both in school and after school for students to explore a range of offerings (e.g. beginning strings, dance)

Develop personalized learning opportunities through:

• Enrichment (Math)

• Asynchronous learning

• Passion Projects

• Curating/branding (ex: courses in cartooning)

• Passion Projects via DLP

• New personalized German courses

• A refined Bilingual Program that is flexible and personalized

• A new scheduling approach to English Language Acquisition and Learning Support based on individualized learning

Action Steps:

• Provide time in school for students to participate in online learning and work at their own pace

• Expand the curriculum with Global Online Academy, Pamoja or other courses

• Increase the use of project based learning opportunities and assessment

• Provide the DLP as tool and choice during exam preparation times

• Develop the idea of the DLP Study Hall to create flexible Personalized Learning Time for on campus learning

• Develop FIS branded core courses and modules to be delivered asynchronously

• Use a FIS Personalized Learning Framework to support students’ personal projects

Action Steps:

• Develop personalized learning opportunities through:

  • Individual and/or small group enrichment (Math and Science)

  • Creative and Expressive Arts Workshops (G2-5) and Electives (G6-8)

  • Cross Curricular Passion Projects (G6-8)

  • New German courses, with defined learning objectives across each strand (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)

• Develop a differentiated bank of opportunities for DLP

• Utilize Zoom for Translanguage and Home language group work across ages

• Develop 1:1 relationships with parents through personal zoom or telephone contacts, e.g. settling in reporting