The program provides an
interdisciplinary project based learning for
after-school students… high schools, home
schools and drop outs These are the Essential skills
not generally taught in schools…
problem solving, thinking skills,
collaboration, process methods, study skills, communication with
others, continuous improvement, quality processing,
financial literacy, risk taking, learning from failure, values,
and
character development
Present education leaves many students bored, not
engaged in learning and finding it difficult to
manage the complexities of life relating to the
interface of society, schools and business. Our
after-school program will provide a fun environment
around project based learning for charter, public
high school, home school and drop outs.
We will demonstrate to the students that learning
can be fun by solving real world problems and
provide the missing skills (LIFE SKILLS) like
problem solving, thinking skills,
growth mindset,
character development, financial literacy and
societal values needed to succeed in today’s
environment.
·
Get students excited about learning
(life-long learners).
·Have
the reasoning skills to manage in today’s society
and begin to build a set of skills to use in
multiple careers.
·Understand
that problems are opportunities. The bigger the
problem, the bigger the opportunity.
·Have
students better prepared for college or a career.
Values:
The school will have a
learning culture where projects are
owned by the students and set their own
project learning targets.
Students will be provide with a group of
mentors who they can use for support as
needed. Students will be treated as
adults and respect. A school vest will
be worn to signify connection to each
other. Key
words are: Empathy, Curiosity,
Kindness, Persisting, Flexibility,
Innovation, Entrepreneurship,
Continuous learning, Humor and Taking
responsible risk.
Our student teams will work on problem of
their choose using the example below:
Implementation:
Areas of discussion …can be tailored to
local needs such as the local community food needs.
See the problem/Bug
Frame it
Research
List possible solutions
Pick a few
Select
Test
Reflection
Present solution
The course will be done with hands on
learning using methods from
WPI/engineeringlens.org
Feed
the World
Heal
the World
Clean
the World
Power
the World
Respect
the World
Connect
the World
Entertain
the World
Sports
of the World
Music
of the World
Record
the World
Recycle
the World
Other possible problems that could be
worked on are
the Grand Challenge
for engineering determined by the National Academy of
Engineering.
Uniqueness of the program:
•
Teachers
act as facilitators and do research on learning
•
Organization
structure is around learning and continious improvement
•
Students
do their own assessment on how to judge projects and their
learning
•
Focus
on students strengths
•
Learning
by developing solutions to real issues verses a scripted
approach
•
Focus
on stretched goals/objectives
•
A
culture of support for the students
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of this course, the students will be
able to:
Clearly articulate the nature of the design
process & problem solving
See the “World” as a place of excitement and
inspiration
Use assessment strategy and feedback as
learning tools
Use of relevant soft-skills in their life to connect with
society
Begin the steps to become a lifelong learner
Have taken steps for self-control in their interface with
others
Understand the processes within a business and personnel
finance
Understand that problems are opportunities in life
Build on their strengths and skill sets
See errors as a learning point on what not to do in the
future
Daniel Pink animates his thoughts about the latest
research on what motivates us all.
Other
Sites
Henkels & McCoy’s afterschool youth program provides
safe and nurturing programming so that youth can be
engaged in positive, enriching activities during times
when school is not in session.
The Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project connects
you with research, resources and best practices for
building affordable and sustainable approaches to
expanding learning in your community.
AYPF is a non-partisan convener. We bring
policymakers, practitioners, and researchers together to
frame issues, inform policy, and create conversations
about improving education and young people’s lives.
By providing access to local resources for out of school
time stakeholders. MAP acts as the bridge that helps
bring community resources to out of school time
programs.
Feed
the World