Introduction into Access Teacher Training: Blended Learning,

Using Newspapers in Classes, and Project-based Instruction.

Presenter: Olga Morozan, Access Program Coordinator

March 15, 2015

Blended Learning as an Instructive Approach of Access Program

Assignment 1 & Discussion Forum 1

Authentic Materials: Using newspapers in classes

Assignment 2

Discussion Forum 2

Assignment 3: Project-based Instruction

Project-based Instruction (PBI)PBI is a systematic teaching method

that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process, structured around complex,

authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.

This process can last for varying time periods and can extend over multiple content areas. requires complex tasks, based on challenging questions or problems, that:

• involve students in design, problem-solving, decision making, or investigative activities;

•give students the opportunity to work relatively autonomously over extended periods of time; and

•culminate in realistic products or presentations.

Project Preparation

Driving Question Checklist:

•Is the question open-ended and has more than one answer?•Is the question simple enough for students to understand but has complex answers?•Do the students need to learn the content and skills from set education standards in order to answer the question?•Are the other classes answering the same or a similar question for joint project work?

Final Product Ideas:• Design, market, and sell products to fundraise for a cause or contribute to a community effort;• Produce a joint student newsletter, magazine, or literary anthology;• Produce video documentaries to show in a global film festival;• Create histories of local communities worldwide and publish in a book;Create a photo essay to share on a website, calendar, etc.• Plan and conduct workshops (conflict resolution, recycling) for younger students in the community;• Create a global art gallery;• Conduct joint fundraising efforts or public awareness campaigns to address a common issue (pollution, hunger).

2014-2015 iEARN Project Book

http://www.flipsnack.com/A9A98886AED/2014-2015-iearn-project-book.html

Global Issues as Sources for Project Topics

Cultural diversity; Disasters; Education; Environment; Food security; Globalization;

Governance; Health; Human rights; Peace building; Poverty reduction; Refugees;

Water and sanitation.

Useful Sample Projects• “Making Changes through Social Theater”

• “Making Changes through Youth-Civic Engagement Projects”

• “A Letter to Santa Clause”“Access Youth in Action” Flashmob

“Save the Planet with a Planted Flower”“Sharing is Caring”  

“Talking Kites Around the World” “Informing the Mihai Eminescu

Community”“ A New Life for Sport and Youth”

Thank you!