POWERFUL LEARNING

Powerful Learning is the design of learning experiences that facilitate deep student understanding. This design is clustered around three drivers: Strategic Instruction, Authentic Engagement and Connecting and Contributing. In order to ensure the development of deep understanding of the curriculum essentials, elements of Powerful Learning are woven throughout each driver. These essentials are foundational to the planning of lessons and instruction in Golden Hills, and are necessary to achieve Deep Understanding... Powerful Learning leads students towards a deep understanding when they are inspired with a sense of "awe and wonder", see and hear other's perspectives, insights and questions and make new connections.