Cedarbrook-English


 * ASSESSMENT:**

The role of assessment, whether diagnostic, formative, or summative, is meant to monitor and gauge student understanding. A non-linear assessment should: -provide students with choices -be project based -include rubrics -allow for a flexible timetable

These factors allow students to demonstrate their understanding in a 3-D way.


 * COMMUNITY:**

The cultural and social environment of a school has an important impact on student learning. A non-linear environment should include: -parent involvement -classroom circle meetings -mentoring -social networking

These factors allow students to make connections to the community.


 * INSTRUCTION:**

Non-linear instruction varies instruction so as to target different ways of learning. This can be put to practice by: -providing auditory cues -allowing for kinestic movement around the classroom -student-led instruction -using visuals

These factors are beneficial to student learning by providing multiple outlets for student understanding.


 * ENVIRONMENT:**

The physical space of a classroom is important to student learning. A non-linear learning environment should include: -flexible seating -display of student work -soft aesthetics -space to actively move throughout the room -turning off lights (as appropriate)

These factors give students the chance to take pride in their work and in their classroom.