Put the person back in personalization with a touch of humanity. It's a paradox: technology to individualize curriculum has made classrooms less personal. In the second edition of this groundbreaking book, Paul France presents a vision of humanized personalization that rejects the corporate mindset and instead holds equity and inclusion at its center. Features include: * Practical guidance on designing inclusive learning environments for diverse groups * Sustainable applications for humanized personalization in curriculum design, assessment, and instruction * Real-life stories from the…mehr
Put the person back in personalization with a touch of humanity. It's a paradox: technology to individualize curriculum has made classrooms less personal. In the second edition of this groundbreaking book, Paul France presents a vision of humanized personalization that rejects the corporate mindset and instead holds equity and inclusion at its center. Features include: * Practical guidance on designing inclusive learning environments for diverse groups * Sustainable applications for humanized personalization in curriculum design, assessment, and instruction * Real-life stories from the author's experience on both sides of the personalization debate * A multitude of classroom tools, adaptable to a variety of instructional contexts
Paul Emerich France is a National Board Certified Teacher, adjunct professor, and education consultant who is dedicated to helping every student feel valued in the classroom. Having taught in various roles from transitional kindergarten to fifth grade, in both public and independent schools, Paul¿s experience extends to working in Silicon Valley for an edtech company, founding three microschools, and building personalized learning software for classrooms. This experience cemented his understanding of human-centered pedagogy that prioritizes humanity over technology. As an accomplished author, he has written articles for prestigious publications and authored the book "Humanizing Distance Learning: Centering Equity and Humanity in Times of Crisis." Paul is sought after as a writer, speaker, keynote presenter, workshop facilitator, and he even partners with schools nationwide. His teaching and thought leadership have been acknowledged in notable platforms like the Atlantic, WIRED, SXSW EDU, and the New Yorker. Above all, Paul thrives on fostering connections with students and fellow educators, urging everyone to engage in courageous conversations about identity in order to make learning more personal for all.
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Section One: Foundations Chapter 1: Personalization Myths Chapter 2: Teaching in Three Dimensions Section Two: Pedagogy Chapter 3 Centering Humanity Through Learner Agency Chapter 4: Curriculum and Assessment as a Flexible Frame Chapter 5: Humanizing Teaching to Personalize Learning Section Three: Equity Chapter 6: A Sense of Belonging Chapter 7: Justice
