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What is Linked Learning?What is Linked Learning?
DELAC MeetingApril 19, 2011
10:00 AM
DELAC MeetingApril 19, 2011
10:00 AM
Today we will answer…Today we will answer…
What is Linked Learning? What does it look like in Long
Beach?
We will also answer your questions.
What is Linked Learning? What does it look like in Long
Beach?
We will also answer your questions.
Question for youQuestion for you
What is something you have learned well? How did you learn it? Do you enjoy doing it?
What is something you have learned well? How did you learn it? Do you enjoy doing it?
Linked Learning Brings Together…
Linked Learning Brings Together…
Challenging Academics Technical Skills Work-based Learning Student Support
Challenging Academics Technical Skills Work-based Learning Student Support
What makes Linked Learning an effective way to improve
learning?
What makes Linked Learning an effective way to improve
learning? Academic and technical study Project-based work
Students learn by doing Apply academic knowledge to real-world
situations Models activities and behaviors of workplace
Teachers work together to support students
Planned 4 year course of study
Academic and technical study Project-based work
Students learn by doing Apply academic knowledge to real-world
situations Models activities and behaviors of workplace
Teachers work together to support students
Planned 4 year course of study
How do we know this is a good idea?
How do we know this is a good idea?
See students engaged Scores are improved
Improved CAHSEE pass rates Higher a-g completion rates Higher Earnings after graduation
See students engaged Scores are improved
Improved CAHSEE pass rates Higher a-g completion rates Higher Earnings after graduation
Questions- so far?Questions- so far?
What is Linked Learning? Prepares students for College and Career Brings together components of school that were
traditionally seen as separate.
What is Linked Learning? Prepares students for College and Career Brings together components of school that were
traditionally seen as separate.
What does Linked Learning Look Like in Long
Beach?
What does Linked Learning Look Like in Long
Beach? Builds on:
Small Learning Communities School of Choice ROP classes Strong academic focus
Builds on: Small Learning Communities School of Choice ROP classes Strong academic focus
What Does Linked Learning Look Like in Long
Beach?
What Does Linked Learning Look Like in Long
Beach? State has defined 15 Industry
Sectors Long Beach has a Small Learning
Community or pathway for 13 of them Some Small Learning Communities
are not aligned with one industry sector
State has defined 15 Industry Sectors Long Beach has a Small Learning
Community or pathway for 13 of them Some Small Learning Communities
are not aligned with one industry sector
Linked Learning Examples in LBUSD
Linked Learning Examples in LBUSD
ACEJordan
Renaissance HS
CAMS PEACEMillikan
COMPASSMillikan
Engineering-
Construction
Arts, Media and Entertainment
Engineering Public Services
Arts, Media and
Entertainment
•Students choose pathway based on interest in theme•Engaging project-based learning•Teachers work together towards student success
Linked Learning in LBUSDLinked Learning in LBUSD
All High School Small Learning Communities are working towards Linked Learning model. Smaller groups of students Define specific student outcomes for their
theme Teachers are being trained to build
interdisciplinary, engaging projects Teachers are learning more about
workplace expectations
All High School Small Learning Communities are working towards Linked Learning model. Smaller groups of students Define specific student outcomes for their
theme Teachers are being trained to build
interdisciplinary, engaging projects Teachers are learning more about
workplace expectations
Work Based LearningWork Based Learning
Important component of Linked Learning
Creates context for learning Makes academics real Strengthens technical skills Students practice workplace, adult
behavior Educational Business Advisory
Important component of Linked Learning
Creates context for learning Makes academics real Strengthens technical skills Students practice workplace, adult
behavior Educational Business Advisory
Ways Business is Getting Involved
Ways Business is Getting Involved
Field Trips Job Shadow Internships Teacher Externships Review of Student Work Advise on Projects Mock Interviews
Field Trips Job Shadow Internships Teacher Externships Review of Student Work Advise on Projects Mock Interviews
Questions so far?Questions so far?
What does it look like in Long Beach? Building on previous successful practices Many choices for students
What does it look like in Long Beach? Building on previous successful practices Many choices for students
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of questions that are most commonly asked.
Here are some of questions that are most commonly asked.
What is the meaning of integrated curriculum and
applied learning?
What is the meaning of integrated curriculum and
applied learning?
Does Linked Learning promote “college preparatory” curriculum?
Does Linked Learning promote “college preparatory” curriculum?
Does Linked Learning promote Career and Technical
Education (CTE)?
Does Linked Learning promote Career and Technical
Education (CTE)?
Is there time for students to complete both an academic
and technical core of courses?
Is there time for students to complete both an academic
and technical core of courses?
Isn’t it unrealistic, and even wrong, to expect students to choose a career
as early as the 9th grade?
Isn’t it unrealistic, and even wrong, to expect students to choose a career
as early as the 9th grade?
Is the Linked Learning approach another form of
tracking?
Is the Linked Learning approach another form of
tracking?
Additional Questions?Additional Questions?