Learner-Centered Innovation by Katie Martin

Learner-Centered Innovation by Katie Martin

What if education could be better--for students and for educators?

Our changing world demands creative thinkers and collaborative problem solvers, but too often, schools stifle growth and discovery in favor of getting through the curriculum or preparing for "the test." Learning opportunities and teaching methods must evolve to match the ever-changing needs of today's learners.

When we tell kids to complete an assignment, we get compliance. When we empower learners to explore and learn how to make an impact on the world, we inspire problem solvers and innovators. This required change in education involves more than providing training for administrators and teachers to implement new curriculum or programs and resources; it demands that we, as teachers and leaders, create an environment where learners at every level are empowered to take risks in pursuit of learning and growth rather than perfection.

This book is for you if you are wondering . . .

• What if learners were valued for their diverse talents and not just our traditional model of "smart"?

• What if I could create new and better experiences for those I serve?

What if I could inspire students to learn, to discover their passions, and to share their ideas with the world?

Katie Martin is an award-winning wedding and event designer, speaker, and author with a global following. She is the founder of Elegance & Simplicity, a wedding planning and design agency where she has planned, managed, and designed weddings and other large events in over twenty countries and several US destination destinations. She was the founder and Editor-in-Chief of EcoBeautiful Weddings, the first and only online and on-demand print magazine dedicated to environmentally friendly weddings. She is widely regarded as the number one expert in sustainable and eco-friendly events, having appeared on CNN, NBC, and CBS, as well as in The Washington Post and other newspapers, journals, and blogs. Katie is the author of numerous print and online pieces, including The Everything Wedding Book, The Everything Mother of the Bride Guide, and The Mother of the Bride Guide.