Key Characteristic 3:
Engagement of Learning
STANDARD # 19
Learners are immersed in an environment that promotes and respects
student voice and responsibility for their learning.
Elements
Conditions within the institution
are learner-centered and promote
learners’ active discovery and
expression of their needs and interests.
Learners give input into instructional
and learning activities available to
them.
Learners are involved in identifying
their learning targets and monitoring
their progress.
Sample evidence
• Analyzed survey information
regarding student perspectives on
learning environments
• Analyzed classroom observation
data that indicate student-
centered learning
• Individualized learning plans
for students, including student
participation in the development
of goals and achievement levels