Relevant & Authentic Learning
As
we began the 2009-2010 school year, we asked
new teachers and
administrators to
consider what it meant for learning to be relevant in
our classrooms in order to best prepare students for
their futures. As we now begin the 2010-2011 school
year, this year’s new District 21 staff members are
also considering what it means to make learning
relevant. Specifically, three guiding questions are
providing direction for their thoughts:
During the workshop, we will use multiple tools to help us capture and organize our thinking. Among these, groups will be using Wordle to summarize the thoughts of the group:
Finally, participants will create a podcast articulating what they will do to ensure that their students benefit from relevant and authentic learning throughout the school year! This podcast will be posted on The Modern Pen following the workshop.
Other Resources discussed for teachers to consider include:
- WHAT is relevant and authentic learning?
- SO WHAT? Why is it important for learning to be relevant and authentic?
- NOW WHAT? What are you going to do to ensure that learning in your classroom and/or with your students is relevant and authentic this year?
During the workshop, we will use multiple tools to help us capture and organize our thinking. Among these, groups will be using Wordle to summarize the thoughts of the group:
Finally, participants will create a podcast articulating what they will do to ensure that their students benefit from relevant and authentic learning throughout the school year! This podcast will be posted on The Modern Pen following the workshop.
Other Resources discussed for teachers to consider include:
