A: while NOLA micro schools respects and uses montessori principles in some of its practices, it is not a pure montessori school. NOLA micro schools combines montessori tenets with project-based learning, the socratic method, and the latest in educational software.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory to ensure that NOLA micro schools is meeting parents' and students' expectations, we will conduct parent and student satisfaction surveys weekly.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

A: at NOLA micro schools, we encourage students to adopt a “growth mindset” rather than a “fixed mindset.” those with a fixed mindset believe intelligence is an inborn trait.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory you’re either a “genius” or you’re not. In contrast, those with a growth mindset believe they can develop their intelligence over time. This can lead to profoundly different behaviors.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory for instance, children who believe intelligence is fixed often value looking smart above all else, avoid taking risks, and fear failure. Children with a growth mindset view challenging work as an opportunity to grow and view failure as a an opportunity to learn.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory at NOLA micro schools, we define “genius” as intelligent behaviors in pursuit of personal goals. Every child can be ingenious in overcoming obstacles and solving problems to pursue his or her own path.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory for more on the growth mindset, see stanford university psychologist carol dweck’s article “even geniuses work hard” or her book mindset: the new psychology of success.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

A: every one of our students will find a calling, something they love and are good at. This may be becoming a teacher who sees the light in all children’s eyes and guides them to pursue their dreams, a parent who leads his or her children on a hero’s journey, a business person who is guided by compassion and integrity, or an artist or writer who brings beauty to people’s lives.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory we can’t tell you how your child will change the world. We can only help our students find their calling and set them on their journey.

A: acton founder jeff sandefer coined the term “learner-driven community,” and we think it captures the two most important aspects of our school.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory first, we are self-directed, meaning that kids are in charge of their own learning. Second, we are a community of learners in which students are bound together by their pledge to hold themselves and each other to high standards.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

A: an independent learner can follow instructions, research questions, solve problems, participate in discussions, and strive for mastery. Perhaps most importantly, an independent learner can figure out a solution to a roadblock without asking an adult for help.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory elementary school students work toward becoming independent learners, and earning an independent learner badge is the final step before moving on to middle school.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

A: in the socratic method, a teacher serves as a guide, setting up scenarios and asking questions to stimulate critical thinking and independent learning.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory NOLA micro schools uses the socratic method rather than lectures because through discussions and actively making arguments to support their beliefs, students gain a better understanding of a topic than by passively taking notes during a lecture.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

A: our teammates learn in multi-age studios on an independent trajectory. While we don't have traditional grade levels, our studios currently serve elementary school (students working on skills equal to second through fifth grades), middle school (students working on skills equal to sixth through eighth grades) and high school (students working on secondary school skills).Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

A: in the traditional educational model, a certain amount of class time is devoted to a particular topic or concept; when that time is over, the entire class moves on, despite widely varying degrees of mastery over the material.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory in contrast, with mastery learning, students proceed at varying rates toward the same level of mastery. The curriculum is not structured in terms of time, but in terms of target levels of comprehension and achievement.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory we use a mastery learning approach to core subjects such as math, reading, and writing. For more on mastery learning, watch “ sal khan on digital and physical learning” or read “ 5 myths about mastery-based learning.”

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A: while we dislike standardized tests, all students take the stanford achievement test series once each year to benchmark their progress in terms comparable to other schools.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory students who have been at acton academy in austin through elementary school (and are now in middle school there) are on average 5.7 grade levels above age in reading and 5.6 grade levels above age in math.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory