The creators of this model, Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis and Victoria Kindle Hodson, M.A., have found, through their research, that student-centered learning allows all students to have a customized learning experience that leverages their strengths and interests, and accommodates their distinct learning needs.

All students thrive when their unique aspirations, gifts, and cultural backgrounds are acknowledged and honored. As a result of student-centered approaches, learners feel understood and safe. When students feel safe, they are better able to learn, to persevere through struggles, and to become lifelong learners.

The foundation of our student-centered learning model is the Self-Portrait(TM) Power Traits Assessment. (A Power Traits for Life(TM) Student-Centered Learning Model based on the Self-Portrait(TM) Power Traits Assessment (c) 1989-2017 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLC by Victoria Kindle Hodson, M. A. & Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis, M. S. adapted by Terikka Faciane, M.Ed., permission granted for use by T. Faciane)