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The Learning Scientists Podcast

Episode 80: An Interview with Kareem Farah from The Modern Classrooms Project

Feb 15, 2024
Cindy interviews Kareem Farah, CEO and co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project. They discuss the innovative approach of blending instruction, self-paced learning, and mastery-based assessment. They explore the problems with traditional teaching and the need for differentiation. They delve into the benefits of using bite-sized instructional videos and the availability of a free version of the program. They also discuss the implementation of self-pacing in the classroom for personalized learning experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Modern Classrooms Project focuses on blending instruction, self-paced learning, and assessing students based on mastery to address the challenges of traditional lecture-driven instruction and personalize learning for diverse students.
  • Implementing the Modern Classrooms model has resulted in significant improvements in test scores, increased teacher satisfaction and retention, and the ability to create a more engaging learning environment through reduced reliance on lectures and introduction of self-pacing.

Deep dives

The Modern Classrooms Project: Solving Teaching Challenges

The Modern Classrooms Project is a nonprofit organization that trains educators on a new methodology of teaching. The model focuses on blending instruction, self-paced learning, and assessing students based on mastery. The goal is to address the challenges of traditional lecture-driven instruction that fails to differentiate or personalize learning for diverse students. By replacing lectures with bite-sized instructional videos, educators can remove the bottleneck to self-pacing. Students progress based on mastery, not a fixed schedule, and are given the freedom to move forward when they are ready. Early evaluations of the model have shown significant improvements in differentiation, self-direction, and student outcomes. The Modern Classrooms Project has already trained thousands of educators globally, providing them with a new pathway to successful teaching.

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