Benning, Edward
(2018)
MASS CUSTOMIZED LEARNING: AN EXPLORATORY CASE STUDY OF
IMPLEMENTATION IN TWO SCHOOLS.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
This qualitative study explores the implementation of a Mass Customized Learning (MCL)- personalized learning process at two Pennsylvania school districts. MCL follows the vision of Charles Schwahn and Beatrice McGarvey, educators and authors who believe that there can and
should be an ideal learning experience for each learner. A review of literature focuses on a range of instructional strategies that build toward MCL-based personalized learning. It also reveals critical elements prior to MCL implementation (Schwahn & McGarvey, 2012). The review of
literature preludes the triangulation of documentation, onsite visit and interviews data from the participating districts implementing MCL within the MCL-associated six Focused Concepts for analyzing MCL considerations and implementation. The six Focused Concepts include: (1)
Strategic Design; (2) Transitional Factors; (3) Transformational Technologies; (4) Leadership;
(5) Encountered Challenges and (6) Next Steps. The review of literature findings revealed more about the first four Focused Concepts than the last two. However, the literature findings relate to each MCL-based Focused Concept. A Focused Concepts continuum rubric helps identify where
each case study school aligns with MCL at the time of the study. Emerging themes findings from triangulation of data within the six Focused Concepts explain how a school system could sustain MCL. The qualitative study concludes with considerations for further study, considerations for further growth, the author’s self-considerations professionally, a summary and next steps.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
26 June 2018 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
10 April 2018 |
| Approval Date: |
26 June 2018 |
| Submission Date: |
11 June 2018 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
273 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
| Degree: |
EdD - Doctor of Education |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
N/A. |
| Date Deposited: |
26 Jun 2018 17:57 |
| Last Modified: |
26 Jun 2018 17:57 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/34613 |
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