Applying the LCPs to high school education

To offset feelings of alienation, it is vital to help youth feel more connected by focusing on both learners and learning. These connections can increase student motivation and achievement, leading to higher self-confidence and more positive feelings about school. This article describes various strategies for engaging high school students, including a research-validated tool for high school teachers, the Assessment of Learner-Centered Practices (ALCP) surveys. Based on the Learner-Centered Psychological Principles (LCPs), the ALCP self-assessment surveys help teachers address the growing number of high school students who are alienated from school. Research results confirming the effectiveness of learner-centered practices in meeting student needs within the current educational agenda are also presented.