2010+Curriculum+Goals


 * Outline of Goals for Future Implementation**

**Basic Principles of 21st-Century Learning**
Learning develops over time and is continuous. Learning grows through collaboration. Learning requires reflection. Learning should be archived and shared with others.**
 * Learning is self-directed.
 * Learning is fun.**

The Solution to the Problem: > > > > Curriculum Goals by Grade:**
 * Teach students to employ autonomy and develop mastery with projects.
 * Highlight creativity and innovation as 21st-century skills
 * Improve engagement of students in learning throughout the curriculum
 * Change the culture of the school to recapture a love of learning
 * Raise the bar -- teach students and teachers to expect more from their educational experience
 * Make the process transparent through regular postings and reflections online
 * **Develop a 21st-centuryized curriculum throughout the school

6th Focus: Tools needed: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Skills needed: Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 5-7 minutes Small group projects to be uploaded on Chinquapin site (1 for the year) Students see (collect?) examples of great projects created by kids based on their own interests.

7th Focus: Tools needed: 6th grade tools +iphoto, podcasting, garageband Skills needed:Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 7-9 minutes Small group projects to be uploaded on Chinquapin site (1 for the year) Fall: Students follow a successful project, comment on pros and cons, provide feedback Spring: Students design a project plan to implement in 8th grade

8th Focus: Tools needed:6th & 7th +imovie, blogging Skills needed:Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 8-10 minutes Individual project to be uploaded on Chinquapin site (1 per semester-charting all successes and failures) Fall:Students review the project plan from 7th grade and begin researching to implement. Fall presentation will count 10% toward final grade in a class. Midterm? Spring:Mini-project used for evaluating admission to high school. Spring presentation will count 20% toward final grade in a class. Final?

9th Focus: Tools needed: Exploring, Creating a Personal Learning Network, Testing Ideas Skills needed:Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 9-11 minutes Organize one class trip/project-students get in groups and are in charge. Project presentations-February

10th Focus: Tools needed: Research, Assembling a Team of Experts Skills needed:Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 10-12 minutes Organize one volunteer/community service event -students get in groups and are in charge. Project presentations-March

11th Focus: Creating a "Draft" Project, Gathering Feedback, Revision Tools needed: Skills needed:Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 11-13 minutes plus have a mock Q and A with classmates Begin to define project in Juniors' Leadership Retreat (for next year) Select Advisory Panel Students work on projects in Creativity Week Project presentations-April

12th Focus: Synthesis Tools needed: Skills needed:Getting in front of a group and successfully present for 12-15 minutes with Q and A session from panel Capstone Course + Tech Apps II Students work on projects in Creativity Week (or lead Creativity Week groups based on their projects) End classes after last AP exam, work independently on projects until Presentation Week (prior to graduation) Project presentations-May