The LiDKit: Resources for Implementing the Learning in Depth Program

The Learning in Depth Program (LiD) has captured the imagination of teachers and students in over a dozen countries around the world. This innovative program fosters curiosity and nurtures a love of learning by allowing students to become self-directed experts on a topic over the course of their schooling. Designed for teachers who will be supervising the development of students LiD portfolios, this resource kit addresses practical matters of keeping students imaginatively engaged with their LiD topics. The Resources for Implementing the Learning in Depth Program compiles materials for teachers who want to implement LiD in their classrooms or schools, as well as introduce LiD to other teachers, administrators, and parents. Included The 112-page book Implementing the Learning in Depth Program 5 copies of the booklet Learning in A Brief Guide for Parents/Guardians 104 activity cards for students 2 copies of a laminated list of LiD topics and criteria 5 copies of the Seven Steps to Starting LiD brochure 2 copies of the LiD Team Support Services brochure A digital edition of Kieran Egan s book Learning in A Simple Innovation That Can Transform Schooling Resources for Implementing the Learning in Depth Program Reproducible resource materials include templates for teacher logs and blackline masters for student use; sample letters to school administrators and parents/guardians; a digital copy of Learning in A Brief Guide for Parents/Guardians; starting questions for students; FAQs about the program; and LiD activity topics for students, sorted by categories. Non-reproducible resource materials include five teachers accounts of implementing LiD; two models for implementing LiD; and two brief videos and a PowerPoint presentation about LiD.