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