The Seven Fundamental Principles to Improve Student Learning

1. communication

1.1. principals

1.2. teachers

1.3. parents

1.4. students

2. multiple opportunities

2.1. ongoing

2.2. varied tasks

2.3. time

3. descriptive feedback

3.1. clear

3.2. specific

3.3. meaningful

3.4. timely

4. student self-assessment

4.1. goals

4.2. next steps

4.3. critical

5. fair, transparent, equitable

5.1. 4 categories of knowledge and skills

5.2. 4 levels of acheivement

6. support all students (Special Education, ELL, First Nations)

6.1. accommodations/modifications

7. curriculum expectations and learning goals

7.1. student interest

7.2. experiences

7.3. learning styles

7.4. strengths and needs

8. teachers

8.1. differentiated instruction

8.2. create environments

8.3. professional judgement

8.4. patient and caring