Title

I LEARNED FROM A STRUGGLING STUDENT, AND YOU CAN TOO.

Authors

Richard D. Busby, Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 1-3-2022

Keywords

Learning Architecture, The Learning Leader, Curriculum Strategy, Learner Agency

Abstract

Themes:

1. A learner’s ability to articulate their own learning struggle is a skill worth developing
2. A learning leader’s ability to facilitate the discussion to articulate specific learning obstacles is essential
3. Specificity about “the problem” mitigates the risk of a “poor solution” being implemented

The article presents a case example of insights from a student, then describes three observations about education/learning systems:

1. Consider Content Complexity vs Pace of Change
2. Be precise about assessing the defining the specific gap between expected performance and current performance
3. Differentiate problems "learning" from problems with the "learning solution"
4. Analyze the learning system (diagram included)

The article closes with two questions to assess established, mature, paradigms in learning systems.

Recommended Citation

Busby, R. ,I LEARNED FROM A STRUGGLING STUDENT, AND YOU CAN TOO. www.broadskilling.com. January 3, 2022