Curriculum+and+Assessment

Curriculum and Assessment Our curriculum and assessment will be based on creating lifelong learners through the integration of 21st century skills. As a result of partaking in the curriculum, students will be contributing members of all facets of society. We want to foster a love of learning for each individual student based on their own curiosities and passions through offering choice.

"To learn how to learn, you have to love learning-or you have to at least enjoy it-because so much learning is about being motivated to teach yourself. And while it seems that some people are just born with that motivation, many others can develop it or have it implanted with the right teacher (or parent)" (Friedman 2007, 310)



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"Two essential skill sets will reamin at the top of the list of 21st century work:
 * The ability to quickly aquire and apply new knowledge
 * The know-how to apply 21st century skills-problem solving, communication, teamwork, technology use, innovation, and the rest-to each and every project, the primary unit of 21st century work." (Trilling & Fadel 2009, 10-11)

In The "Classroom..."

Core Subjects: GRADE BASED ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS, integrating all subjects. There will be a focus on research and collaboration, as well as making connections with the community and with individuals around the world. A final product will be worked towards throughout the school year.
 * What is a civilization?
 * How can you change the world?
 * Where did I come from and where am I going?

FOCUS ON CHOICE
 * Exposure to interest based, and exploratory activities, including vocational opportunities (trades, engineering, etc.)

"Our students will need to function well in a globally connected economy. Managing massive amounts of information and learning how to work with people all over the world will become the new basic skills." (November 2010, 32)


 * Left and right brain activities are developed to appeal to all learning styles (Pink 2005)

= Assessment =
 * Based on individual goals, and 21st century skills
 * Assess the whole student
 * Final product (project based)