Joyful Teaching.
Deeper Learning.
WHAT IS APL?
The Active Playful Learning (APL) Project is collaboration between Loudoun County Public Schools and the University of Virginia to implement instruction that emphasizes active, engaged, and meaningful learning that is collaborative, iterative, and joyful. APL is a content neutral pedagogical approach based on the science of learning through strengthening teaching practices to foster deeper learning and enhance the joy for teaching.
This project focuses on enhancing APL practices in math, while working with your existing curriculum and VA standards to support teaching practices that build the skills students need to succeed in school and in life (e.g., LCPSs 5 Cs + Confidence).
Visit the APL national website: https://activeplayfullearning.com/
LCPS and APL Alignment
The Active Playful Learning (APL) project aligns closely with the strategic goals of Loudoun County Public Schools. Through professional coaching, APL will support the development of the 6Cs, culturally responsive instruction, deeper learning, student empowerment, staff growth and development, and community engagement.
Culturally Responsive Instruction
Profile of Graduate
5Cs
Deeper
Learning
Teacher Growth and Development
Community Engagement
Our goal is to not only help teachers, schools, and districts provide evidence-based active learning experiences, but to also contribute to a systematic change in mindset about the value of and commitment to providing children the opportunities to learn and grow through active, meaningful, socially interactive, iterative, and joyful experiences.
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Active Playful Learning offers professional development to educators that is backed by the latest evidence in the science of learning..
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