Performance Based Learning and the Global

Classroom

Global Competence

The capacity and disposition to understand and act on issues of

global significance.

Tony Jackson and Veronica Biox MansillaEducating for Global Competence

Performance Based Learning – 8 Essentials

Signficant Content 21st Century SkillsNeed to Know Inquiry and InnovationDriving Question Feedback and RevisionStudent Voice and Choice

Public Shared Products

John Larner and John R. Mergendoller, PhD., Buck Institute for Education

Graduate ProfileUpon graduation, ISSN students are: •Ready for college and career•Globally competent, with the knowledge and skills required for success in the global era

Graduation Performance System (GPS) A performance-based assessment system implemented in ISSN schools that drives the continuous improvement

of teacher instruction and student performance towards college readiness and global competence.

International Studies Schools Network (ISSN) DesignA school design that fosters learning for global competence and college readiness across school culture, governance, partnerships, professional development, and curriculum, assessment, and instruction in over 25 schools across the country.

A System to Produce College Ready, Globally Competent Graduates

A process or approach to planning and instruction that leads to the production of student work through performance-based learning.

This student work can be assessed in relation to a set of performance outcomes and rubrics that demonstrate college readiness and global competence.

The performance outcomes are designed for:• 6 core subject areas• Interdisciplinary coursework• Alignment to Common Core/State Standards

Graduation Performance System

Performance OutcomesInvestigate the World: Generate Global Knowledge

Recognize Perspectives: Apply Cross Cultural Knowledge

Take Action: Enact Global Solutions

Communicate Ideas: Connect and Collaborate Across Boundaries

Global Classroom

As you view the video, capture elements you believe would fall into the four categories. Share with your

partner and table.

http://www.edutopia.org/journey-north-butterfly-migration-project-video

Standards/GPS

Performance Outcomes &

Rubrics

How the Graduation Performance System Works

Portfolio of Student

Work

College Ready and Globally Competent Graduate

This is a continuous cycle that: •repeats across the curriculum•happens in the classroom and in out-of-school time•drives improvement among teachers and students

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Performance Outcomes and Rubrics Examples

Global Leadership

Science

ELA

Exhibition

Student Choice

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Evaluating Student Learning

What is one idea, strategy or question you will bring forward?

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