Jana Pappas - Overcoming Challenges

<p>Jana Pappas received her Liberal Studies Bachelor Degree in 1998, then her teaching credential and Masters in Education in 2000. She was a former classroom teacher, leader of teacher education courses, tutor of students with language processing differences, and a homeschooler. Now, she is excited to be joining the Education Revolution by offering Acton Academy in her community.</p> <p>Jana believes in student-led education, real-life experiences, guiding students to find a fire within them and to follow their curiosity wherever it may lead. She is educated in multi-sensory education, inquiry learning and the foundation of critical thinking - the Socratic Teaching Method.</p> <p>Key Takeaways:</p> <p>05 mins - Jana’s story, why she chose Acton, how her first application got rejected and what she did to get it right</p> <p>29 mins - Her transition from being a traditional educator to a socratic guide</p> <p>32 mins - Parents helped her call for adventure</p> <p>35 mins- &nbsp;Describing her Acton Academy</p> <p>26 mins - What are quests, what are the students quests</p> <p>37 mins - Biggest obstacle/Setback</p> <p>42 mins - How can you prove that you know something?</p> <p>45:26 - Learning challenges in the learner-driven environment</p> <p>53 mins - Her experience with adhd/ accommodations</p> <p>57:44 - Tips for parents</p> <p>59:14 - Recommended resources</p> <p>Resources</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Declarative-Language-Handbook-Thoughtful-Challenges/dp/1734516208"><u>Declarative Language by Linda Murphy</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Learning-Discover-Inner-Rebel-ebook/dp/B00XFIIVLY"><u>Disrupted Learning by Shannon Tipton</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Grow-Academy-Learning-Upside/dp/0999520504"><u>Courage to Grow by Laura Sandefer</u></a></p> <p>Quotes:</p> <p>“Acton Academy Concord is a place of joy, safety, growing, learning together, failing together, getting back up together.”</p> <p>“To empower them (students) to get them out of these situa