My Connected Classroom
In School initiatives
Community Concerts
School Plays
Meet The Teacher Night
Classroom
Collaborative Learning grounded in curriculum driven by community ( Lock) .
Student-Centered Classroom
Learning Activities
Research Projects
Exit Slips
Simulations
Transformative Learning
Teaching for deep understandings.
Formal Learning on top of teaching about self awareness and our environment.
Technology
New Media increasing collaboration opportunities
Technology diminishing the role of the teacher. ( Kozak and Elliot, 2014)
Community
Other Community Initiatives
Field Trips and Place Based Learning
Invitations to Indigenous Ceremonies
Law Courts Field Trip
Volunteering Opportunities
Visits to Places of Worship
Guest Speakers
Outreach Events
Work Experience Opportunities
Student Learning.
Assessment Strategies
Skill Development
Benefits
Commitment to Social Justice
Self-Confidence
Multicultural competencies
Reflection ( Taylor,2015, pg.16)
Service learning to promote connections to community. (Taylor,2015)
Sustained contact with community and focused on their long term needs ( Taylor,2014)
Community Based Research
Adult Education
Social Justice Education
Curriculum
Skills
Reading Primary and Secondary Sources
Technological Literacy
Critical Thinking
Historical Analysis
Know- Do- Understand Curriculum
Content Knowledge
Informal learning through mentoring, team building activities, and independent study.
Formal Learning via direct instruction
Authentic Experiences
