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Connecting to students’ interests can deepen learning, engagement

August 9, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

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According to Basile, personalized learning can make lessons more interesting by helping students uncover how the material resonates with elements of their own lives. That may include personal experiences, such as their family lives, or perhaps details that tie into their community.

But she also notes that this style of learning is more than just about linking the material to interests. It’s also about helping students have some ownership and direction in the way they want to learn.

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