accelerated schools process
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Southwest Center for Accelerated SchoolsDepartment of Educational Administration
The University of Texas at Austin
Accelerated Schools Philosophy
To create the dream school we want for our own children.
• Unity of Purpose
• Empowerment Coupled with Responsibility
• Building on Strengths
Accelerated Schools Principles
Accelerated Schools VALUES
Equity
Trust
School as center
of expertise
Reflection
Participation
Risk TakingCommunication
& collaboration
Community
Spirit
Experimentation
& Discovery
What makes a school accelerated?
• No single feature makes a school accelerated.
• Each school community uses the Accelerated Schools’ philosophy and process to understand challenges and collaboratively achieve goals.
We are
here
Powerful Learning
• Based on the premise that the education we use with “gifted” children works well for all children.
• Constructivist theory of learning• Three Dimensions:
WHAT
(Cur
ricu
lum
)
HOW
(Methods)
CONTEXT (Organization, Resources, Time)
Powerful Learning Framework
What we want for our own children…
Authentic
Unity of Purpose
Building on Strengths
Empowerment Coupled
with ResponsibilityInclusiveInteractive
Continuous
Learner-Centered
WHAT
(Cur
ricu
lum
) HOW
(Methods)
CONTEXT (Organization, Resources, Time)
Powerful Curriculum
Critical Thinking Skills
Rote Learning
Relevant to Students
Not Relevant to Students
Student Created Investigation (Inquiry)
Teacher Lecture
Powerful InstructionLearning by Doing Direct InstructionStudents Engaged and Purposeful
Bored or Blank Expression/Body Language
Focus on Learning/Learner
Focus on Teacher
Authentic Student Work Displayed
Commercial/Teacher-Generated
Variety of Instructional Approaches
Few Instructional Approaches
Effective Instructional Approaches
Ineffective Instructional Approaches
Integrating Technology as a Resource
Students Working on Remedial Computer Program
Powerful Context
Welcoming Environment
Uninviting Environment
Creative Organization and Use of Time
Regimented Organization and Use of Time
High and Clear Expectations for All
High Expectations for Only a Few
Flexible grouping Tracking
Supporting the Design of Powerful Learning and Teaching
How can your school best support YOU
as you strive to build a Powerful Learning environment for your students?
I hear and I forget.I see and I believe.I do and I understand. Confucius
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