Collaboration as Teachers:Teachers spend a lot of time planning. Planning can be done individually, but it's more efficient to do so with a team. Teachers with varying experiences, backgrounds, and skills can add depth, perspective and quality to the plan. Working together to produce a curriculum is an experience which each participants learn about other curriculum areas and become more skilled in integrating their own subject or subjects with others. |
Authentic Learning:Tangible product- The goal is to have a tangible product or significant outcome that can be shared with the world.
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Personalized Experience- The more personal input the students have, the more ownership they'll have. Within the development of an authentic learning event and a team approach educators need to provide open ended opportunities to allow students to explore their personal interests and creativity.
Master Consultation- Once an authentic outcome has been identified and after the design-back planning of the skills and resources have been determined, connecting to experts in the community who can provide quality input is essential. Professional Development- As the teacher's role becomes less of a content dispenser (the sage on the stage) and more of an event coordinator, consultant or facilitator, it is very important for educators to be open to project specific professional development opportunities. |
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Culture in the Classroom:What can we do when a child enters our classroom with little to no English? Take a look at the following websites for some ideas:
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