The acquisition of knowledge and skills is not something new or a foreign concept for human civilization. The purposes have been of many types and, a lot of times, quite intuitive. Elmore’s learning model has classified the four quadrants of learning. These four quadrants in the modern times include: hierarchical individual, distributed individual, hierarchical collective, and distributed collective.
The hierarchical individual framework refers to having a structure and a set of materials for memorization under the instruction and direction of a teacher as prescribed by the institution. The academic work is measured through standardized testing and compulsory attendance.
Hierarchical collective learning refers to having outcomes as a community in a defined structure with prescribed goals and procedures like teamwork and open dialogue. This has a combined layer of working and accomplishing as a group. Therefore, making best use of every member’s unique talents.
Distributed individual learning is initiated by the innate curiosity of the seeker of knowledge. The progress is tracked according to the learner, and the pacing is independent. The sources are various, and the course of study can be conveniently interdisciplinary.
Distributed collective learning takes place in an arrangement with multiple participants. The sources can be of various types and nature. A collection of ideas and a supportive environment can emerge. Seeing that, the end goal is bringing the best in a collaborative spirit.
What Ribbons, An Acton Academy bring to the table
In the hope that there can be a combination of the best outcomes, we can avail excellent options.
We need to design a system which can take the best from all four learning methods and prepare children for the future world.
With this purpose in mind, Ribbons, Bangalore brings a platform for young heroes where they are free. To demonstrate, they can interact, create and lead. Then again, there is open space to collaborate in hands-on projects.
Furthermore, the personalized and adaptive mode of learning is more flexible. Henceforth, make it smoother for the learners to get along and get back up. The focus on mastery learning rather than grades make it more effective in the long run. With attention to being relevant with the changing times is one of the main areas of focus.