The Official Colorado State Affiliate of ASCD
FRAMEWORK 2021
A P-20 Vision for Learning
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The Framework 2021: A P-20 Vision for Learning in Colorado project is a grass-roots effort, developed by teachers and for teachers. Framework 2021 addresses the pressing problems of student engagement; development of students’ thinking, problem-solving, and life skills, and lack of alignment of teaching and learning skills across grade levels pre-school through university (P-20).
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Upon completion, Framework 2021 will be a cohesive matrix of 35 combinations of Elements and Learning Design Strategies.
"Framework 2021 is a grass-roots effort to improve instruction in order to fully engage students in their learning and prepare them for the world in which they will work and contribute."
Via the 2018 Yidan Prize Submission for Framework 2021
HISTORY
CO ASCD conducted Gallery Gatherings (regional forums) to solicit insights and ideas about what is needed to enhance instruction in ways that better engage students, deepen their content knowledge, and improve their ability to solve real-world problems. These ideas were grouped into seven categories, called Learning Design Strategies.
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PURPOSE
Framework 2021 is designed to assist teachers in engaging students in real world applications that accommodate culturally diverse contexts. Framework 2021 provides teachers with a coordinated matrix of Learning Design Strategies which create learning experiences that prepare students for the world in which they will work and contribute in the future.
PHILOSOPHY
Framework 2021 is predicated on the idea that learning takes place in and out of the classroom, encourages social, collaborative, and supported student learning. Aligned and crafted with the Whole Child tenets in mind, Framework 2021 provide teachers with techniques to aid students' health, safety, engagement, support, and challenges. The Framework provides levels that help demonstrate a gradual shift in responsibility for learning from instructors to students.
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THE FRAMEWORK MATRIX
Click on the upper icons to view their purpose and intent.
PLANNING
How do I plan for a particular Learning Design Strategy?
Purpose: The planning section for each Learning Design Strategy offers guiding questions, planning templates, and best practice tips for guidance in designing lessons that feature the Lesson Design Strategy.
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Intended Outcomes:
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Teacher View: understanding of the basics of the Learning Design Strategy
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Student Impact: understanding of the Learning Design Strategy or benefiting from teacher's understanding of the Learning Design Strategy levels the playing field among all learners
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APPLICATION
What does it look like?
Purpose: The application section for each Learning Design Strategy offers models, strategies, and examples as a teaching resource.
Intended Outcomes:
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Teacher View: gradual release of support from teacher modeling to student ownership
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Student Impact: achieve learning goals
REFLECTION
How did it go?
Purpose: The reflection section for each Learning Design Strategy offers guiding questions and techniques for meta-cognitively reflecting on a lesson using that Learning Design Strategy, once the lesson has occurred.
Intended Outcomes:
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Teacher View: better understanding of the teaching and learning process leading to professional growth
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Student Impact: practice meta-cognitive and self-assessment
TRANSFORMATION
How can I act on reflection?
Purpose: The transformation section helps teachers use their reflections to enact changes that improve the teaching and learning process. This section includes ideas for acting on reflections and examples of how teachers have used reflection for professional growth.
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Intended Outcomes:
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Teacher View: professional growth, increased understanding and ability to assist student learning, refined practice over time
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Student Impact: increased opportunities to apply learning to new situations and other content areas; overall growth as a learner
ACTUALIZATION
How can I demonstrate leadership and contribute to the profession?
Purpose: The actualization section helps teachers to share their practices with the larger educational profession in order to lead improvements in instruction. This section includes ideas for leading instructional improvement and sharing practices.
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Intended Outcomes:
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Teacher View: increased self-efficacy in their contribution to the profession; deeper understanding of the broader education system; enhanced relationships with colleagues, administrators, students, families, and communities
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Student Impact: shared collaborative culture which creates a student centered and student friendly environment
RESOURCE ACCESS
Framework 2021: A P-20 Vision for Learning will eventually be housed by our wonderful partner Belouga!
Access is granted to members and donors alike! A temporary document of Framework 2021 is accessible under the members tab.