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Academy of Global Studies
@Winton Woods High
SchoolAsia Society ISSN/PGL Conference
June 2012
@wwcsags
The Vision…
cooperate
compete connect
ISSN Global CompetenciesInvestigate the World: Produce New Global Knowledge
Recognize & Weigh Perspectives: Apply Cross-Cultural Understanding
Communicate Ideas: Connect & Collaborate Across Boundaries
Take Action: Enact Global Solutions
Rigorous Academics - Longer School Day
Program Academic Requirements
• World Studies; American Studies; AGS European & Asian Studies; Government & the Rights of Man; Interdisciplinary Senior Capstone
• Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II; Pre-Calculus or Calculus
• Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Physics
• 4 years of Spanish or Mandarin Chinese• Global Seminar 9, 10, 11 & 12
School Wide Learning Outcomes
Academic Content
Communication
Global Awareness
Collaboration
Media Literacy
Critical Thinking
Work Ethic Creativity & Innovation
Global Seminar
Cultural Activities
Cultural Activities
Senior Capstone
Project-Based Learning
Leveraged Technology
Service Learning
Educational Travel
Educational TravelHeifer Global
Gateway
Mentoring Program
Business Advisory Council
Problem-Based Learning
• PBL = Task Design• Student groups are given a project
which simulates an authentic task.• Project leads students to the
material the teacher needs them to learn.
• Students become more interested in learning the concepts because they “need” them to finish their project.
PBL allows:• more direct student contact.• the teacher to identify and address gaps in
students’ knowledge. • students to get many opportunities to talk
about math and explain their thinking.
Some PBL Examples…
Obstacles we had to overcome…1. TMS (time, money, space)2. Transition from traditional teaching
pedagogy to PBL3. Changing the student and adult
culture4. Initial lack of technology5. Scaffolding soft skills6. Everything takes longer than you
expect7. Developing a sustainable travel option8. Fear & tradition
What we learned…..1. Change, while invigorating, can be hard
on students & adults2. Our kids constantly surprise us3. A strong mastery of 21st century skills is
necessary for the success of our students
4. PBL works! (and is scalable)5. Student engagement is the foundation
for other success measures (achievement; attitude; attendance)
6. Giving students ownership is hard but worth the effort
7. Networks are instrumental for success