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TEK8 Annotated Bibliography
120+ Sources for the TEK8 Learning Lotus Framework
Cody Lestelle 2026-02-09
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Overview
This annotated bibliography documents 120+ sources underlying the TEK8 Learning Lotus framework, organized by category:
IB Official Documentation
- PYP, MYP, and DP programme standards and practices
- 2024-2025 PYP updates and theme descriptor analysis
- MYP key/related concepts and global contexts
- Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills documentation
Cross-Cultural Frameworks
- Indigenous knowledge systems and pedagogy
- Vedic educational philosophy
- Place-based learning traditions
- Decolonial methodology
Evidence-Based Education Research
- Nature-based learning outcomes
- Garden-based education studies
- Social-emotional learning frameworks
- Youth development and wellness models
Implementation Resources
- School-level case studies
- Practitioner network documentation
- Assessment and evaluation tools
- Curriculum alignment guides
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