The Clarity Series: Community-Based Learning: Awakening the Mission of Public Sc

Description: The Clarity Series: Community-Based Learning by Holly T. Prast, Donald J. Viegut A practical guide to designing, implementing, and sustaining community-based learning in schools. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Educators who practice community-based learning work identify a current unit of study and work with community experts to design a relevant learning experience for students. In this book, the authors present the lessons theyve learned from successful Community-based learning programs across the U.S., along with hands-on strategies and tools for educators who wish to make the shift. This model for Community-Based Learning is designed to:engage students in rigorous and relevant learning elevate the level of learning from content alone to relevant content and process create mutual advocacy between the local community and its schools Table of Contents List of Figures and TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Authors1. An Introduction to Community-Based Learning Increase student engagement Make the curriculum relevant and experiential Strengthen the connection between the community and schools The foundation for community-based learning The levels of community-based learning Changing the work2. The Foundation for Community-Based Learning Learning theory Learning processes The social nature of instruction A vital connection A new solution to a new problem3. A Framework for Community-Based Learning The CBL framework4. Case Study: Community-Based Learning School The beginning of community-based learning school Making progress Challenges arise Creating a curriculum Setback Exceeding expectations5. Essential Practices in Community-Based Learning Drinking the good wine first Get the right people on the bus Source your champions Increase intentionality Seek transfer Customization and individualization Evaluate current partnerships6. Professional Development for Community-Based Learning Establish student learning goals Determine the best practices to achieve those goals Identify the necessary resources Decide what teachers need to know and be able to do Gain the knowledge and skills CBL needs development7. Leading Community-Based Learning Responding to the need for high quality A tolerance for risk Situational leadership Distributive leadership Mindful leadership Systems implementation8. Overcoming Barriers Time Large-scale tests Risk aversion Partnership peril Waiting for the right time Toxic leaders Facing down detractors Good to great Existing structures Wants over needs9. Starting Community-Based Learning-Today For teachers For principals For superintendents For boards of education For everyoneAppendix: Sample community-based learning unitReferencesIndex Review "Community-based learning, as described in this series, just might be the missing piece we are looking for on our competency-based, personalized learning quest for our students. If we can bring this work together-if we can connect them to their passion (personalize), move them along when they are ready (competency-based) and ground them in real life experience (community-based), perhaps we can truly give them the roots and the wings we have only been theorizing about for fifty years. " -- Dr. Sandra Dop, Education Program Consultant Review Quote "Community-based learning, as described in this series, just might be the missing piece we are looking for on our competency-based, personalized learning quest for our students. Details ISBN1483344517 Author Donald J. Viegut Pages 160 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc ISBN-10 1483344517 ISBN-13 9781483344515 Format Paperback Subtitle Awakening the Mission of Public Schools Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DEWEY 371.01 Year 2014 Short Title CLARITY SERIES COMMUNITY-BASED Language English Media Book Illustrations Yes Imprint Corwin Press Inc Publication Date 2014-12-17 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2014-12-17 NZ Release Date 2014-12-17 US Release Date 2014-12-17 AU Release Date 2014-12-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160677699;

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