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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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