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Global Studies Pathway
Mission
• Daily, intentional focus on world awareness
• Emphasis on students identifying themselves as global citizens
• Preparation to live and work productively in a global environment
• Appreciation that all cultures/countries make world contributions
Outcomes/Tangible
• Two years of high school foreign language credit (4 credits)
Potential for Math
• Algebra I ( 2 credits)
• Geometry (2 credits)
Potential for Science
• Biology I (2 credits)
Outcomes/Intangible
• Big Picture Thinkers
• Self-identity as a world citizen
• Appreciation of the contributions of world citizens
• Through reflection, students understand their own learning style
• Community relationships and networking through service learning
Schedule
• Each student takes six core classes and two electives that are 45 minutes in length.
• The core classes are Read & Write, Social Studies, Math, Science, Language Arts and Foreign Language.
• Students in GSP have the same opportunity to take electives as any
other student.
Blocked Schedule
• 7th grade – LA/Social Studies R&W/Foreign Language
Math/Science
• 8th grade – LA/Social Studies R&W/Science
Math/Foreign Language
Blocked Schedule Advantages
• Allows flexibility in scheduling
• Science labs
• Socratic Seminar
• Service learning
• Research time
• Team teaching
Typical 7th Grade Schedule
Student #1• 1st – Math• 2nd – Science• 3rd – Social Studies• 4th – Language Arts• 5th – Lunch• 6th – Foreign Language• 7th – Read & Write• 8th – Elective• 9th - Elective
Student #2• 1st – Science• 2nd – Math• 3rd – Language Arts• 4th – Social Studies• 5th- Lunch• 6th – Read & Write• 7th – Foreign Language• 8th – Elective• 9th - Elective
Typical 8th Schedule
Student #11st – Social Studies2nd – Language Arts3rd – Math4th – Spanish5th – Lunch6th – Science7th – Read and Write8th – Elective9th - Elective
Student #2
1st- Language Arts
2nd – Social Studies
3rd – Spanish
4th – Math
5th – Lunch
6th – Read and Write
7th – Science
8th – Elective
9th - Elective
Electives
• Band• Choir• Gateway to
Technology (PLTW)• Newspaper?• Yearbook?
• The Wheel– Health– PE– Art– FACS– ITE
Instructional Strategies
• Socratic Seminar
• Problem-Based Learning
• Project-Based Learning
• Journaling
• Universal Design for Learning
Socratic Seminar•Enable students to think for themselves
•Questions are the driving force
•Reflection through journaling/discussion
Students learn the difference between dialogue and debate
VS.
Socratic Seminar Practice
Why is a global
perspective important in
today’s society?
Problem vs. Project
Based Learning
Problem-Based
Product emphasis
Process emphasis
Project-Based
The “flow”
of PBL:
Problem Engagement
Inquiry and Investigation
problem definition
Problem Resolution
Problem Debriefing
Stepien & Gallagher
What is Problem-Based
Learning?
Engage
Investigate
Resolve
Reflect
KNOW NEED DOExplore the
issues. What do I already KNOW
Investigate solutions. What do we NEED to know and DO
to solve this problem?
Is Global Studies the best placement for MY child?
Service Learning Component
• Has an academic connection…it is not volunteering.
• Written reflection to enhance the experience.
• Occurs during the school day.
• Results in students becoming global citizens.
• Community service is prized by college admission officers and scholarship committees.
Service Learning Examples
• International cookbook
• “Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader?” with Katie Stam
• Weekly AV announcements
• Winter sports pep rally
Biology I
• Open to current 7th grade AC students.
• Mrs. Lanam will be the teacher.
• This will be for high school credit.
• Students take Biology I Core 40 test but do not have to pass for credit.
Nuts and Bolts
• Students may come from NS or Central districts
• Can be AC, regular education or ESL
• The teachers are VERY excited about the pathway.
China Trip
• Traveled to China in March and October to set-up a sister school
• More teachers going this April
• Waiting to reciprocate their hospitality
High School Options
• Offered at both Columbus North High School and Columbus East High School
• Please refer to the handout
Application• On the Northside website
• Or can use the paper copy
• The deadline is March 11, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
• How will this impact AC?
• How will you select students for this pathway?
• What if my student starts on this pathway and is unable to handle a foreign language?
• Will the homework load be heavier?
Is Global Studies Pathway a good fit for my child?
• Students in GSP will have a World Language class instead of Resource.
• Did my child pass the LA portion of the ISTEP test?
• Did my child earn an “A” or “B” in English on his/her last report card?
More Questions?
• Please fill out the “question” sheet you received upon entering
OR• E-mail Amy Dixon at
• Call Amy Dixon at 376-4403• I will stay after to answer as many
questions as I can tonight.