Blended Learning
WHAT IS "BLENDED LEARNING"?
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Learner focused
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Web-based assessments
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Face-to-face sessions with the teacher
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Traditional study material (printed)
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Digital visual learning
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Centered around personalized student learning goals
ST. CATHERINE-ST. LUCY SCHOOL LEADS THE WAY IN PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Personalized learning tailors instruction, resources, and support to each student’s unique needs, strengths, and interests, enabling them to progress at their own pace, engage deeply with content, and reach their full potential. Blended learning integrates traditional teaching methods with online tools, combining formal, informal, social, and individual learning in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and support. Piloted in 2017 through a $1 million grant to the Archdiocese of Chicago from the CME Group Foundation, the program initially focused on 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Since then, we have observed remarkable academic growth, with the pilot group of students achieving nearly a 40% improvement in reading skills within just four months.
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Click here to read the Archdiocese of Chicago press release.
WHAT DOES "BLENDED LEARNING" DO FOR STUDENTS?
Blended learning combines the best teaching methods with an online education technology tool. The framework for this learning environment calls for formal and informal learning, social learning, and individual learning. There are opportunities to learn, create, and share in a supportive and collaborative environment that is personalized for every student.
WHAT DOES "BLENDED LEARNING" LOOK LIKE IN THE CLASSROOM?
Every student is a part of a classroom environment that focuses on learning experiences that meet them where they are academically. For instance, there are specific learning benchmarks that students need to meet to build a foundation for the next grade level, but not every student learns in the same way. Our teachers are specially trained to provide individualized instruction across all subjects and we have LEXIA, a cloud-based, reading software where each student has their account. Each student begins by completing an assessment (test) to determine what reading level they are at. Then, the software notes what reading level to begin at and helps the student develop solid reading skills to advance their reading level. This software was carefully selected among several outstanding technology pieces and will have a positive impact on every student.
TIMELESS TEACHINGS IN A CHANGING WORLD
Cursive, Religion, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science. Catholic education has maintained its tradition of providing the best teaching practices, the latest curriculum, and technology to every student. SCSL adheres to the learning standards set by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Illinois State Board of Education. What makes us unique? Our faculty dedicates time to meet the learning needs of each student by tailoring lessons, classwork, and homework to support academic success. We can't do it alone, though! We are blessed with a wonderful team of volunteers committed to enhancing student learning. Both reading and math tutoring occur during the school day, complemented by our after-school tutors who assist students with homework.