Learning in EDGE will look and sound a bit different. Our goal is for students to learn deeply and transfer learning into new situations and across disciplines. In order to obtain this level of learning, it is important that students have the opportunity to repeatedly practice skills in order to gain independence over time and show understanding of knowledge and skills in multiple ways.
EDGE students will commonly have the opportunity to think and talk about progress on a learning continuum. We'd like to start introducing you to some of the language you're going to use in EDGE!
You'll frequently hear phrases like Beginning, Approaching, Demonstrating, and Transferring. If you think about the process of learning to drive a car, we think you'll easily make connections to each phase of the learning continuum.
Beginning - An indicator of BEGINNING means the student has been introduced to the skill and is learning the foundational concepts. Learning in the beginning stage is often mostly teacher-directed and teacher-supported.
Approaching - An indicator of APPROACHING means the student is practicing the skill and is close to showing independent application but may still make errors or have misconceptions. The student still requires teacher instruction and scaffolding in order to execute the skill.
Demonstrating - An indicator of DEMONSTRATING means the student is showing command of the skill and is able to execute the skill independently and with little error.
Transferring - An indicator of TRANSFERRING means the student is showing command of the skill and is able to execute the skill independently in new scenarios.
Reflection: What's a skill you are currently learning and where would you describe your current learning along the continuum? What would it look like to get to the next level? How do you think it will impact you as a learner to work through this progression?
