Student-Oriented+Curriculum+A+Remarkable+Journey+of+Discovery

=**Book Talk Presentation by Cam Fecteau, Kaitlyn Haase, Charli Sayward** =

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=**Expectations**=

The following is a list of the sixteen aspects that were taken from the personal experiences at Mt. Jefferson Junior High. You will notice that your lollipop has a tab on it with two numbers. **DO NOT EAT THE LOLLIPOP YET!** Those numbers mean that you have been assigned to...


 * 1.)** First respond and reflect on two out of the sixteen aspects (specified on your lollipop) of Student Oriented Curriculum. Express your personal beliefs on these aspects. When you are finished, close your laptops so we know you are ready.


 * 2.)** Now that you have been exposed to the ideas of Student Oriented Curriculum, go back to the two aspects you were assigned and reevaluate. Did any of the beliefs you had change? Share any thoughts you might have. When you are done, you may start eating your lollipop to show your partner of the same flavor/color that you are ready.


 * 3.)** When you meet with your partner, share your thoughts and have a discussion as to why you believe what you wrote. When you and your partner are done, we will share out as a class.


 * 4.)** For the last four aspects, you are to do the same type of reflection, but this time you will record your thoughts in a blog entry. When you are finished, you can then click on any of the last four aspects and post your blog link to the page.
 * Please email any of us if there are questions or concerns.


 * 1) The power of ownership should never be underestimated.
 * 2) Young adolescents want desperately to do “real” work, things that have meaning for them and significance in their community.
 * 3) Traditional content can be incorporated within a student-oriented curriculum.
 * 4) There is no need to fear student empowerment.
 * 5) Young adolescents become very reflective when they are provided time and encouragement to think about their learning.
 * 6) Young adolescents are quite capable of assessing their own work.
 * 7) When given the chance, young adolescents are able to show what they have learned in creative ways.
 * 8) Young people are capable of responsible behavior.
 * 9) Given trust and a sense of community, young adolescents will open up and express themselves.
 * 10) Having an audience beyond the teacher is critical.
 * 11) The community can provide abundant resources to enrich the school’s program.
 * 12) The two-teacher team organization promotes integration of curriculum.
 * 13) Not all students immediately embrace this approach to developing curriculum.
 * 14) Conscious effort is needed to maintain focus on your long-term goals.
 * 15) A student-centered curriculum is demanding yet rewarding.
 * 16) A student-centered curriculum requires adequate preparation and knowledge of oneself.

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