Accelerated Schools Process
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Southwest Center for Accelerated SchoolsDepartment of Educational Administration
The University of Texas at Austin
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Accelerated Schools Philosophy
To create the dream school we want for our own children.
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• Unity of Purpose
• Empowerment Coupled with Responsibility
• Building on Strengths
Accelerated Schools Principles
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Accelerated Schools VALUES
Equity
Trust
School as center
of expertise
Reflection
Participation
Risk TakingCommunication
& collaboration
Community
Spirit
Experimentation
& Discovery
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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.
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We are
here
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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)
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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)
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Powerful Curriculum
Critical Thinking Skills
Rote Learning
Relevant to Students
Not Relevant to Students
Student Created Investigation (Inquiry)
Teacher Lecture
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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
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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
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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?
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I hear and I forget.I see and I believe.I do and I understand. Confucius