The Clarity Series: Community-Based Learning

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 they've 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 INDICE: 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

• ISBN: 978-1-4833-4451-5
• Editorial: Corwin
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 160
• Fecha Publicación: 17/12/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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