{"id":12317,"date":"2025-08-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=12317"},"modified":"2025-08-18T20:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:35:02","slug":"isteascd-transformational-learning-principles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2025\/08\/isteascd-transformational-learning-principles\/","title":{"rendered":"ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TLP-meta2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TLP-meta2-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TLP-meta2-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TLP-meta2-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TLP-meta2-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TLP-meta2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Transformational Learning Principles\u2122<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/iste-ascd.org\/tlps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/iste-ascd.org\/tlps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an age where education is evolving faster than ever, K\u201312 educators are expected to prepare students for a rapidly changing, tech-integrated world. The <a href=\"https:\/\/iste-ascd.org\/tlps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles<\/a> are a powerful framework designed to guide educators in creating meaningful, equitable, and future-ready learning experiences. Whether you&#8217;re teaching kindergarteners how to collaborate or preparing high schoolers for global citizenship, these principles offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLQwgrTZB6wa_coRzSWWso7L3Hu3R1GpBN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roadmap for transforming traditional instruction<\/a> into deep, student-centered learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_AUG_19_ISTEASCD_TransformationLrngPrinciples_Silva.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_AUG_19_ISTEASCD_TransformationLrngPrinciples_Silva-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_AUG_19_ISTEASCD_TransformationLrngPrinciples_Silva-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_AUG_19_ISTEASCD_TransformationLrngPrinciples_Silva-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_AUG_19_ISTEASCD_TransformationLrngPrinciples_Silva.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed collaboratively by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), these <strong>seven research-based principles<\/strong> aim to align innovative, tech-enabled teaching with whole-child development. Here\u2019s a brief overview of each principle and some <a href=\"https:\/\/aue2p2z1s3bnewcomedia.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/documents\/Transformational_Learning_Principles_Practice_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practical ways to incorporate them<\/a> into your classroom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Student-<\/span>Driven Learning<\/strong>: Learners take ownership of their education by setting goals, making decisions, and reflecting on their progress.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foster <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/voice-and-choice-more-than-what-andrew-miller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student voice and choice<\/a> by integrating <a href=\"https:\/\/catlintucker.com\/2021\/08\/choice-boards101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choice boards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/interactive-learning-menus-choice-boards-using-google-docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learning menus<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/spectopics\/projectbasedlearning.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project-based learning<\/a> into your lessons. Have students set learning goals and track their progress in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techlearning.com\/resources\/top-10-sites-for-creating-a-digital-portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital portfolios<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Authentic, Purposeful Learning<\/strong>: Lessons connect to real-world issues and students&#8217; lives, making learning more relevant and motivating.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design real-world projects. Integrate community issues into assignments (e.g., local environmental studies) and\/or partner with local organizations or businesses for authentic problem-solving tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/spons\/can-inquiry-based-learning-transform-classrooms-and-equip-students-for-real\/708990\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inquiry-Based<\/a>, Exploratory Learning<\/strong>: Students are encouraged to ask questions, experiment, and engage in discovery-driven learning.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote curiosity by beginning units with driving questions and letting students co-create investigations. Use tools like a <a href=\"https:\/\/artsintegration.com\/2018\/09\/01\/a-low-prep-strategy-to-cultivate-inquiry-voice-and-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wonder Wall<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniushourguide.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genius Hour<\/a> to encourage exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalequityproject.org\/culturally-responsive-teaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Culturally Responsive<\/a> and Sustaining<\/strong>: Teaching reflects and respects students&#8217; cultures, identities, and experiences, ensuring all voices are valued.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honor identities and cultures by incorporating diverse texts, perspectives, and languages into your curriculum. Celebrate students\u2019 heritages and community contributions in your classroom culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/schools2030.org\/hcd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human-Centered, Inclusive Design<\/a><\/strong>: Environments and learning experiences are created with empathy, accessibility, and student well-being at the center.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Design for Learning<\/a> (UDL) to support diverse learners. Build in time for mindfulness, reflection, and social-emotional check-ins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future-Ready Skills Development<\/strong>: Instruction emphasizes building skills like critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, and adaptability.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infocus.eltngl.com\/2025\/03\/27\/are-your-students-future-ready\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build future-ready skills<\/a> by meaningfully embedding technology through <a href=\"https:\/\/the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com\/course\/ok2ask598#\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital storytelling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com\/course\/ok2ask593#\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coding<\/a>, or by integrating collaborative tools like Google Workspace or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva<\/a>. You can also teach <a href=\"https:\/\/namle.org\/resources\/media-literacy-defined\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">media literacy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/thinking-routines-a-universal-tool-for-deeper-learning-across-all-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">critical thinking<\/a> through <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/12vGTDq2HWXTtHTcp0sv5iIgkZvE_D9Y9eiD68f_ItWU\/edit?tab=t.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current event analysis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equity-Driven Leadership and Practice<\/strong>: Educational systems and educators work to remove barriers and create inclusive opportunities for all learners.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead with equity in mind. Examine your teaching materials and assessments for bias and advocate for access to technology, enrichment, and support services for all students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This framework is about transforming, not just tweaking. The ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles aren\u2019t about adding more to your plate\u2014they\u2019re about rethinking how we teach so learning is more connected, inclusive, and empowering. Start small: take the ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles <a href=\"https:\/\/tlpx.iste-ascd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-Assessment<\/a>, choose one principle to focus on, reflect on your practice, and build from there. Learning isn\u2019t a destination\u2014it\u2019s a journey. By embracing these principles, you\u2019re helping shape a future where all students thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, TeachersFirst is your one-stop shop for <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/professional-learning\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/professional-learning\/\">professional learning<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/professional-resources\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/professional-resources\/\">professional resources<\/a>! Search by keyword to find resources to support you on this implementation journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Transformational Learning Principles\u2122 https:\/\/iste-ascd.org\/tlps In an age where education is evolving faster than ever, K\u201312 educators are expected to prepare students for a rapidly changing, tech-integrated world. 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