How can personalized learning be implemented effectively in academic administration?

Personalized learning can become a key part of any educational setting or curriculum. Academic administration is implemented in a wide range of educational environments in order to support student learning outcomes. In classrooms with special needs students, or even severely gifted students, the experienced teacher will know how to utilize the appropriate teaching methods to enhance the pupils' learning experience. The modern classroom should focus on providing the most inclusive educational environment, so that learners from all backgrounds are able to increase their knowledge and improve their confidence. Since every student is unique, the competent educator must strive to provide a learning format that will be well-suited to every pupil.

Personalised learning has to take into account the way a student learns best so that the teaching is adapted to meet their needs. If a student is neurodivergent they may have a preferred style of learning and this has to be taken into account.

Providing students with a menu of choices for an assignment encourages choice and agency. Students can either challenge themselves to learn new content or skills in an area of interest or share what they already know. In one course, I allow students to select their own topic; then they plan how they will meet the requirements and share the results with their peers through a poster, presentation, video, or website. The diverse set of projects are evaluated with the same criteria and align to the course learning objectives. Students enjoy the freedom even while they are intimidated; they need assistance with a realistic and aspirational scope. Regular progress reports with peer reviews and discussions are key.

There can be multiple learning options. Creating multiple learning pathways that cater to different paces and learning styles will be helpful.This can involve self-paced modules, group projects, or one-on-one mentoring.

I just read, "This means providing ongoing professional development and coaching for your teachers and staff, as well as creating opportunities for collaboration and feedback among them." Yes, but a major step has been missed. It is critical that faculty are trained in PL by using PL practices. In Hawai?i we call it Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike, in doing one learns. If one is learning how to teach using personalized learning, one should be learning personalized learning via personalized learning. For faculty to sit in rows and listen to some "expert" talk about personalized learning is...absurd and flies in the face of the science of learning.

There needs to be a bank of data on staff expertise and training needs in technology and the use of resources required by the student. In my experience the student is keen to use new technology and some staff have been reticent in learning new technologies. Staff training is vital if this is to succeed.

There has to be initial data input on all students so that there is a benchmark. There has to be an agreed outcome so that the student is motivated to achieving that outcome.