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The Minnesota Learner-Centered Network has adopted these seven principles - researched and defined by our partners at Education Evolving - to help describe, identify, and support practices we believe are core tenets of Student-Centered Learning Environments.
While the principles provide a common language, we believe none are prescriptive - all environments must be designed to meet the needs of the community it serves.
To learn more and read the full report, please visit Education Evolving's Learning Page.
Artwork created for Education Evolving, by Khou Vue (https://koovoo.me)
Students have relationships with adults and peers who care about, believe in, and hold them to high expectations.
Students are fully embraced for who they are and develop a sense of positive identity and belonging.
Students have freedom to exercise choice in pursuing interests, with teachers serving as guides and facilitators.
Students solve real-world problems and learn skills they will use in their own lives.
Students advance by mastering clearly defined learning objectives, and receive support as needed.
Students learn in the community, at internships, on weekends, during extracurriculars - student-centered schools find way to capture and credential this essential element.
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