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Home My Public Portal AboutOctober 29-30, 2008 Power Point Presentation.pdfA Municipal Charter School for Key Biscayne VISIONING Fielding Nair International The 20 Modalities of Learning 1. Independent study 2. Peer tutoring 3. Team collaboration 4. One-on-one learning itlh teacher 5. Lecture format - teachers directed 6. Project -based learning 7. Technology with mobile computers 8. Distance learning 9. Internet Based Research 10, Student Presentation 11. Performance -based learning 12. Seminar -style instruction 13. Inter -disciplinary learning 14. Naturalist learning 16. Social/emotional/ spiritual learning 16. Art based learning 17. Storytelling 18. Design based learning 19. Team teaching/learning 20. Play based learning AGENDA 1. The Changing World — Video 2. Brief Intro to A Charter School 3. BLINK' 4. What is a 21st Century School for Key Biscayne? B. School and Community Integration 6.. Case Studies 7. Your 2 1st Century School Assessment 8. What is a charter school? • An independent public school • Accountable to a sponsor and community • Operated by its own board ■ With a new and different mission and purpose Chartering is not: • A type of school • Completely exempt from regulations • Subject to district authority • Meant to destroy the public system • Run by an outside entity Why charter? i • More independence • Create a local school for students and families • Give teachers more flexibility and accountability • Create more local control of governance, hiring, etc. • Get a better handle on finances - control and incentives • Better use of facilities Frequently asked questions ■ Can we have our own sports? Yes, and you can sign pairing agreements as well. ■ Will our graduates get into college? Yes, you will meet thesame or higher standards that all other high schools meet. ■ Charter schools are often small. How small is a small school? That depends entirely on the school program. Some say under 250, others say 500. The Systemic Scale of Progress Tradition*I Teacher Centered Mass Production Model 0 • Traditional Cells and Bells Design EI UCATIOF'l FACILITIES lot Prog ressive Student -Centered Personalized Model 10 10 Research & Best Practice Supported Desig n Systemic Scale of Progress - USA Tradition*I Teacher Centered Mass Production Model 0 2.5 Traditional Cells and Bells Design 4.5 EDUCATION FACILITIES Prog ressive Student -Centered Personalized Model 10 10 Research & Best Practice Supported Desig n teacher desk 0 teaching wall Foyer (2.2m2) entrance door door outdo 25 typical desks (area = 1.12 rn2.Idesk) raDDED Learning Area (55.5 m2) a _3-- -1[11' D -1)110 1)12) J Stor 2.0 age m2) Wet Area (4.3 m2) Classroom Model (4m2) Classroom `l 1 :24 students) (17 }t..- C 4.1 .1 I tassr f o tA{ 0 t � � 'U 41 10 r ,C <11 :_1 ;1 ? ^jCIjssroQrn 1 1 ' i 1( 6 ffl n : •f 'il L Classr r 7 I 1 fi (24 Aldents) 1 I fl1 4141 Gorridcx ilia" Lockers *t] 'El 11 Traditional Classroom Plan KEY Science Laity (24 students) Small Group Instruction i Teaci r lounge DESIGNS FOR SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES UNITIES instructional Area Specialized Area Teacher Space Student's Personal Space Ci culat on maLlia - 1 4. 5, Independent study Feei' tutoring Teairi collaboration Project -based learning i Technology with mobile computers Distance learning Internet -Based Research Student Presentation Performance -based learning Inter -disciplinary learning Social/emotional/spiritual leariung Team teaching/learinii BIG QUESTION What is Education? BIG QUESTION What is 21St Century Education? 20th Century Learning 21St Century Understanding Applying Creating Contributing Bureaucratic/Hierarchical model + Information disseminated from central Iocation e.g. textbook, television network + Supports uni-directional transfer of knowledge IT) me. 0 0 z + searc h and connect with 0 0 0 .4 1 ■ 0 0 c0 c -E o k_ o ® st E .L •c E + .40 AO Network Model hY BISCAYNE N ON - 1 � 41, Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Univ of Miami Seaquariarn National Hurricane center Golf at Crandon Park Tennis Center Crandon Park Beach Nature Centre Gardens of Key Biscayne Pansky Dental Institute Community Library Yacht Club Bill Bogs National Park Village Green Community center Key Biscayne K-8 Center Senior Citizens The People of Key Biscayne Rev olution tri 4r CD Cafti CD • 4*% E ria E cu r,., z az 4mmil 113 (4r)i (404) — L. thi oi Q.) QJ .F,j lai ko. L. L. - z E uicll .2 rz na (i) zz Ikil=4 (1) L 0 CU 4`-a) its '46 c:t. ?um:: va "ft%- - IQ k iz?,,, u) (r) Qt. il'" msi (:)., Q) 4,) (f) Q) CU 4E) *t) ,:,.z...Hz i'fb) E 4.... , q) IQ ..L. ------ L.-. iwc) uN 4-4 c:L. qj i 4, 4 .., rt, t.., ,.... ,4,.... 4., E "TALENT IS OVERRATED" The New York Times Left Brain is Supreme - Or is It? According to latest research, IQ accounts for what portion of career success? 50% -- 60% 35% -- 45% 23% -- 29% 15% -- 20% Left Brain is Supreme - Or is It? According to latest research, IQ accounts for what portion of career success? 50% -- 60% 35% -- 45% 23% -- 29% 15% -- 20% The Answer: 4°/o-- 100/0 Revenge of the Artists? Harvard's MBA program admits 10% of applicants Guess what percent of applicants are being admitted by UCLA's MFA Program*? * Master of Fine Arts. http: / tea: rt.ucla.edu/ rad te/mfa.htm1 Revenge of the Artists? Harvard's MBA program admits 10% of applicants Guess what percent of applicants are being admitted by UCLA's MFA Program? TRY 3% Today, the MFA is the new MBA Medical Profession Changing 40% of students admitted to University of Pennsylvania Medical School came from non -science backgrounds "They have got to be happy and have a life outside of medicine. We need whole people" Gail Morrison, U Penn Newsweek Story - Sept. 2007 Communicafing Personal Futures • Being literate • Being nurnerare Being information literate • Being arts literate Thinking it • nquiry • Reflective thinking World Futures • Investigating the natural and constructedworld • Understanding systems • Designing and evaluating technological solutions • Crating sustainable futures Budding anc maintaining identity and IeIotianships • Maintaining well being • Being ethical • Creating and pursuing goals Social Responsibility • Building social capital • Valuing diversity • Acting democratically • Understanding the past and creating preferred futures oir* ,e01=11P1401 'TOMORROW'S SCHOOL IS NOT TIME AND SPACE BOUND Learning Anytime/ nywhere / Anyone Welcome to TimesPeople Share and Discover the Best of NYTimes.com Torn Parker -Pope on Health October 17, 2008, 1' 2:09 PM A 'Dose of Naturefor Attention Problems Can nature walks help kids ith A.D.H.D.? (Chris Cummins for The New York Times) Key Biscayne: School & Community Integration Fielding Nair International October 2008 Why a new school? What do you hope to accomplish? What are your aspirations? i A school that promotes 2 Pt century best practices Quality learning experiences that prepare the students fcr cclle e beyond Crew t iBTLeeecaanlinchi.n:uth:IncothrtuneciaTitylnuilitY * 11te.iii a = , chi -> p tsup Intersecting community & schools School as Community Center Community as Classroom School -based Enterprise Reference: "The Wisdom of 1Norking Together" by Suzie Boss and Bruce Miller former researcher at Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory SCHOOL AS A COMMUNITY CENTER • Offering adult education classes • Taring facilities with the community: dance studio, gym, pool, learning studios • School is open after-hours for events, lectures, meetings • Students partner with local agencies or businesses and offer supplemental services (i.e. Tiny tots gymnastics classes; Health and wellness seminars) • Recreational Activities • Internet access • Community events • Day care Summer Camp • Facilities for community and student group We8 CasSrudY: C��reu Des Molliesttity Schools http:JJwww.edutopia.orgica-west-des-moines-community-school-district COMMUNITY AS CLASSROOM SS ' 1 'ION Case Study New► York City Academy of Urban Planning hitp://www.aupnyc.org "Our partner organizations allow our students to have classes in Prospect Park, attend conferences at academic institutions, meet professionals in Midtown, hear architects speak in Downtown Brooklyn, and assist in development of our own neighborhood here in Bushw►ick." COMMUNITY AS CLASSROOM Case Study: Students helping their community by partnering with a local college lab and testing the tow 's homes for radon gas Vista l I,urrieta High hoc 1, l surrieta, CA http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/30/news/ cc ilifornian/4_01_44.5_29_07.prt "Work of excellence is transformational. Once a student sees that he or she is capable of excellence, that student is never quite the same. There is a new self image, a new notion of possibilities. There is an appetite for excellence." An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students by Ron Berger Heinemann (2003) httb://books.heinemann.com/broducts/E00596.asbx SCHOOL -BASED ENTERPRISE Student Business Ideas STUDENT INITIATIVE raphic design services ' Laptop/computer service • Bike and skateboard repair shop • Selling iPods or PS3 games • Holiday related business LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS • Local business funds a satellite kiosk - such as: • Bank services • Bakery • Laundry and dry cleaning services • Catering business • DVD rentals SCHOOL -BASED ENTERPRISE Case Study: Fr one High School in Prince William County, Virginia inia And Apple Federal Credit Union kSOE BANK & TF4 Dodds l ad. 1 oi Branch 111 Mar F hrn„. TuDENT, vv • THE BUCKS START HERE I. x ��s W Real Cool —r sy11 1-- DEPosi usTo pot., Vi Ri cc ob on o launche d 13 0 0 0 0 a E 0 C. 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 E c -ti E Q 1- G+� 0 co #29. 0 0 a http://www.wickedlocal. corn/ne edham/n ews/lifestyl e/h ealth/x4 1 184673 Case Studies f i r yr_ p:-7-7,' i -,1 Case Study: North Central Shared Facility, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Centre For Child and Family Studies nd Justin' Scott Centre For Athletics Fltr*ess and Dane Four Directions Centre For Health and Science North Entry Centre F,4' Leadershi Shared Cornmons Multipurpose Space Washington Park Cafe The Market Place Entry to Underground Parking k South Entry Centre for Entrepreneurship a munity Development Regina Public Library Centre for Information Technology Case Study: Reece High School Tasmania, Australia Case Study: Harbor City, Duluth, MN YMCA Pub�l 3 e City Ttieate Fresh Water Aquarium ew High School Lake Front Case Study: School of Environmental Studies Apple Valley, MN Case Study: New Country Day School Henderson. 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