PBL Primary: Design Your Learning Ecosystem
Class
Peach Siripenporn
"Revolutionziaing 21st Century Education"
Duration: 12 weeks
Subject Areas: Computer Science, Marketing, Social & Emotional Learning. Design, Social Studies. English Language Arts
Grade Levels: K-12
Overarching Driving Question: How can we reimagine WeLearn Academy as the epitome of 21st-century education?
WeLearn Mastery Competencies:
1. Entrepreneurship
2. Effective Communication
3. Leadership and Collaboration
4. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
5. Creative Thinking
6. Self-directed Learning
7. Social and Emotional Aptitude
Here is the class outline:
1. Module 1: Technology & InnovationLearners will evaluate current technologies in education, research emerging technologies, and design a tech integration plan aimed at enhancing the teaching and learning experience at WeLearn Academy. |
2. Module 2: Culture and EnvironmentLearners will celebrate the existing strong cultural attributes of WeLearn Academy and examine various components of school culture, identifying areas for potential growth and improvement. |
3. Module 3: Physical SpaceLearners will explore the relationship between physical space and learning outcomes and design a concept for a physical environment conducive to the 21st-century learning model. |
4. Module 4: Branding, Marketing & SalesLearners will dive deep into the concepts of branding and marketing, conducting research to develop and propose a cohesive branding and marketing strategy. |
5. Module 5: Curriculum, Instruction & AssessmentLearners will critique the existing curriculum, identifying gaps and areas for improvement in alignment with 21st-century needs and WeLearn's Mastery Competencies. |
6. Module 6: Learner AgencyLearners will explore the concept of learner agency, culminating in a proposal for programs, practices, and platforms that can enhance learner voice and choice at WeLearn Academy. |