Palo Alto Campus
410 Sherman Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94306
Palo Alto: (650) 321-0550
Mastery Learning is an educational approach based on the idea of mastering individual educational concepts before moving on to subsequent lessons. It calls for learning timelines to be set by students’ needs rather than a predetermined timeline.
Mastery Learning is an effective learning strategy for all students as it focuses on creating strong educational foundations and eliminating learning gaps. It can be especially beneficial for gifted and 2e learners as it allows students to move through the curriculum at their own pace, alleviating boredom, while also providing needed support.
Lydian Academy believes in helping all students succeed and thrive in their educational goals. The flexible pacing championed by Mastery Learning allows students to learn at their own pace and fosters a deep understanding and increased retention of educational concepts.
Mastery Learning starts by meeting students where they are through baseline assessments and then using that feedback to develop personalized learning plans. It involves clear learning objectives, frequent checks for understanding, corrective feedback as needed, and enrichment opportunities.
Dedicated instructors will frequently assess student understanding, helping them succeed in all subject areas and eliminating learning gaps.
Students can learn at their own pace with accelerated and college-level courses offered for flexible full- or part-time schedules.
Students can dive deeper into subjects they’re passionate about and enhance their transcripts with AP, honors and college-level classes.
Students will deepen their knowledge of educational concepts and increase retention, giving them a strong foundation for post-secondary success.
Mastery Learning places students at the center of their education, encouraging them to become active learners rather than passive recipients of knowledge. Students take ownership of their education in ways that redefine learning as interactive and engaging. The Mastery Learning model helps better prepare students for post-secondary life, creating a strong educational foundation that students can build on for the rest of their lives.
Mastery Learning encourages students to have a growth mindset by helping them internalize the idea that if they are struggling with something, it’s just because they don’t know it… yet. By focusing on self-pacing and providing ample time for reteaching and/or enrichment, students are taught to embrace the learning phase and take ownership of their education.
Mastery Learning empowers students by focusing on:
