Notes on my perfect school....

Why do we need a different school (i.e. What is the problem?)

Ø Provides an individualized education—One size doesn’t fit all
Ø Students learn differently
Ø Provides real life experience
Ø It focuses on small groups of students over a long period of time
Ø http://www.bigpicture.org/aboutus/philosophy.htm
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The perfect school

Ø A place of individualized learning—each student has an Individualized learning plan
Ø A place where learning is REAL
Ø A place where instruction is student centered—little to no lecture
Ø A place where kids feel safe
Ø A place where assessment is valid and real and reflective—no MC test
Ø A place where there are no ABC grades….grading is done reflectively by students and teachers.
Ø A place that incorporates advisories and small class sizes
Ø A place that uses internships as true learning experiences.
Ø A place where the 5 habits of mind are used
Ø A place that encourages real usage of technology
Ø A place that does not offer honors credit. Instruction is individualized to each student’s needs.
Ø Each student’s gifts are used and appreciated.
Ø Bloom’s taxonomy is used at its highest levels.
Ø Would allow for at least one dual enrollment class at a local college.
Ø Would provide an actual education, not the appearance of one.
Ø Would also use mentors in the internships to help teach students
Ø Would leave the traditional model of education behind and explore new ideas and new options
Ø Is not afraid of taking risks and making leaps of faith.
Ø Find a place for all students.
Ø Use portfolios to monitor and show off progress
Ø Students learn because they are interested in the content material
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