Putting the learner first means focusing all activity within our schools and districts the development of deeper learning outcomes. By measuring these outcomes and what enables their development, we support learners to contribute to others’ lives and their communities in meaningful and fulfilling ways – we support them to succeed now and in their futures.
Joanne is originally from New Zealand and is now based in the USA. She is President and CEO of The Learner First and co-founder of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global partnership. Joanne is currently on the Karanga executive team – a global group based out of the Salzburg Global Seminar that is engaging countries in SEL and Wellbeing.
Joanne has been a teacher, principal, and education system leader, and she understands the complexity of teaching and leading in a school system.
In this Educhange Podcast Joanne McEachen unpacks how we can better measure the components of learning we truly value, rather than the learning that is easiest to measure.
Measuring Human Return explores how to put learners first by measuring and developing the outcomes that matter.
A Change Catalyst can activate deep cultural shifts throughout schools and districts. Learn how to harness the strengths and knowledge of all of your stakeholders.
The Learner First’s partnership with NPDL, as well as it’s knowledge and experience in the US education system, provide a unique understanding of what Deep Learning means for students and teachers in the context of the US.
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Joanne McEachen2019-08-06 11:39:452019-08-06 11:46:36Wellbeing First
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Joanne McEachen2019-06-18 15:34:582019-06-18 16:00:27Community & Contribution: How Can Schools Improve Their Communities?
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The Team2019-02-13 09:07:482019-02-13 09:10:33My Learning Desire
Wellbeing FirstAugust 6, 2019 - 11:39 amWhen working with teachers and school-level leadership through the question of what matters most at their school, I like to tell them a tale of two students. Meet Lucas and Jasmine – two students whose stories are partially described in the following table of data, which includes Learning Progression ratings for Self-Understanding, Creativity, and Connection. […]
