Research-Based Principles of Education at Lumina Academy

Welcome to Lumina Academy, where our educational principles are grounded in rigorous research. We believe in utilizing evidence-based practices to foster effective learning environments that empower students to excel. Explore below to learn more about the research supporting our educational approach.

Research demonstrates the significant benefits of experiential-based learning approaches, which actively engage students in practical experiences. This approach is shown to enhance learning outcomes and student motivation:

Experiential Learning

Benefits of Experiential-Based Learning: A Case of Students’ Participation in the Project “Villages on Move Baltic”

Source: [ResearchGate]

Power of Experiential Education

Experiential education empowers students by providing real-world learning experiences
The Power of Experiential Education Source: [Association of American Colleges & Universities]

WHEN STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED AND MOTIVATED AND FEEL MINIMAL STRESS, INFORMATION FLOWS FREELY THROUGH THE AFFECTIVE FILTER IN THE AMYGDALA AND THEY ACHIEVE HIGHER LEVELS OF COGNITION, MAKE CONNECTIONS, AND EXPERIENCE “AHA” MOMENTS. SUCH LEARNING COMES NOT FROM QUIET CLASSROOMS AND DIRECTED LECTURES, BUT FROM CLASSROOMS WITH AN ATMOSPHERE OF EXUBERANT DISCOVERY

Alfie Kohn

Author of Unconditional Parenting

“FIRST, NO RESEARCH HAS EVER FOUND A BENEFIT TO ASSIGNING HOMEWORK (OF ANY KIND OR IN ANY AMOUNT) IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.” – Alfie Kohn

4 C’S OF EDUCATION

Preparing 21st century students for a Global Society: A Guide to Four C’s by the National Education Association
Combining the 3 R’s and the 4 C’s by Tech4Learning
A Guide to the “Four Cs”: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Source:[National Education Association (NEA)]

Student-Centered Approaches

Our focus is on students, not just classes. Student-centered education enhances engagement and personalized learning

When the Focus is on the Student, Not the Class. Source:[NPR]

“SITTING IN ROWS AND LISTENING TO CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH A LECTURE IS SLOWLY BEING REPLACED WITH ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS ARE PROMPTED TO ASK QUESTIONS, SEEK OUT RELEVANT INFORMATION, AND APPLY INFORMATION, NOT JUST REMEMBER IT.” – Linda Darling-Hammond

**BLENDED LEARNING (*ONLINE + IN-CLASSROOM***):

The effectiveness of Blended Learning Environments by Dr. Meltem Eryilmaz, Atilim University
A Comparative Study of Blended Learning versus Traditional Teaching in Middle School Science
The effectiveness of online & blended learning by SRI International
Blended Learning by University of Central Florida
Blended & Online Learning Research by Vanderbilt University

STUDENTS IN THE STUDY SCHOOLS EXHIBITED GREATER GAINS IN ACHIEVEMENT THAN THEIR PEERS, HAD HIGHER GRADUATION RATES, WERE BETTER PREPARED FOR COLLEGE, AND SHOWED GREATER PERSISTENCE IN COLLEGE

Linda Darling-Hammond

Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, President & CEO of the Learning Policy Institute

MULTIAGE DOES NOT TRY TO FIT THE CHILD TO THE PRE-DETERMINED CURRICULUM, BUT RATHER CHOOSES A BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM TO FIT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD.

Sandra J. Stone

Director of the National Multiage Institute and Chairman of the College of Education at Northern Arizona University

MULTI-AGE CLASSROOMS

On the merits of multi-age classrooms by David Pratt, PH.D
Multiage Programming Effects on Cognitive Developmental Level and Reading Achievement in Early Elementary School Children by Fosco et. al
The advantages and disadvantages of multi-age classrooms: Center for Evaluation and Education Policy
The multi-age classroom: What research tells the practitioner by Sandra Stone
Multi-age Classrooms: An Age-Old Grouping Method Is Still Evolving: Harvard Education
The Atlantic: Inside a multi-age classroom

MASTERY-BASED LEARNING

The neuroscience of joyful education by Dr. Judy Willlis
The case against grades by Alfie Kohn
Teaching more by grading less by Jeffrey Schinske and Kimberly Tanner
Ted Talk: Do schools kill creativity by Sir Ken Robinson
NYTimes: A New Kind of Classroom: No Grades, No Failing, No Hurry
The Atlantic: Love of Learning More Predictive of Success than Grades
What Does the Research Say?

Source: [Modern Classrooms]

MOBILITY IN THE CLASSROOM

NYTimes: Why kids shouldn’t sit still in class
HuffingtonPost: The real reason kids shouldn’t sit in class
CNN: Move over, ‘sit still!’ Why kids need to move in school

Additional Research Sources

At Lumina Academy, we are committed to integrating the latest research findings into our educational practices, ensuring that each student receives a dynamic and effective learning experience. For further exploration into the research supporting Lumina Academy’s educational principles, delve into the following articles:

[Nature: “Impact of Experiential Learning Model on Self-Efficacy and Career Decision-Making” (2018)]
[ScienceDirect: “The Influence of Experiential Learning on Students’ Social Responsibility” (2019)]
[Springer: “Interactive Engagement and Physics Outcomes” (2023)]
[PubMed Central: “Examining the Impact of Mastery-Based Grading on Student Outcomes“]
[JSTOR: “The Effects of Experiential Learning on Student Achievement“]
[ERIC: “Impact of Mastery Learning on Students’ Achievement and Attitudes Towards Chemistry“]
[Taylor & Francis Online: “Experiential Learning and Student Engagement“]
[ScienceDirect: “Problem-Based Learning and Communication Skills“]
[Grand Valley State University: “The Impact of Inquiry-Based Learning on Student Motivation“]

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