Project-Based Learning Program for Roosevelt
announced
at its February 6 meeting,
the Redwood City School District school board voted to pilot a two-year
Project-Based Learning program at Roosevelt School beginning in the 2008-09
school year. Project-Based Learning, also called Problem-Based Learning,
involves children in learning through deep investigation of subjects,
often in small groups. Projects include reports, presentations,
performances or items created in class. Research studies show significant
improvement in motivation, critical thinking skills, self esteem and standardized
test scores for students involved in project-based learning.
According to Principal Sonya Dineen, project-based learning is ideal for
classrooms where students with mixed abilities can pool their talents
collaboratively and discover a solution. "Student motivation
is central in project-based learning," said Dineen, "and we
know that motivation is a key component in students making significant
academic gains."
Families interested in enrolling their children in the new Project-Based
Learning program at Roosevelt should fill out an application form by April
30, available in the Roosevelt office or at the District Office. Spaces
will be limited to one class per grade level for the first year.
The program will be open to all students in the district, with priority
given to current Roosevelt students, children who live within the Roosevelt
boundary, and siblings of current Roosevelt students.
Roosevelt will hold several Open Houses to introduce the program to parents:
9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, and Saturday, March
1 from 9-11 a.m. All interested parents are welcome to attend. For
more information about the Project-Based Learning program or enrollment
in the program, please contact Principal Sonya Dineen at 369-5597 or sdineen@rcsd.k12.ca.us.
Anuncio del Programa de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos para Roosevelt
En la junta del 6 de febrero, la mesa directiva del Distrito Escolar de
Redwood City votó a favor de un programa de aprendizaje piloto
de dos años basado en proyectos que tendrá lugar en la escuela
Roosevelt comenzando el año escolar 2008-09. El aprendizaje
basado en proyectos también llamado aprendizaje basado en la solución
de problemas, involucra a los niños en el aprendizaje por medio
de una investigación a fondo de las áreas académicas,
a menudo en grupos pequeños. Los proyectos incluyen reportes,
presentaciones, actuaciones, o artículos creados en la clase.
Los estudios de investigación muestran una mejora significativa
en la motivación, las habilidades del pensamiento crítico,
la autoestima y las calificaciones en los exámenes estandarizados
de los estudiantes involucrados en el aprendizaje basado en proyectos.
De acuerdo a la Directora Sonya Dineen, el aprendizaje basado en proyectos
es ideal para las clases en las que los estudiantes con habilidades variadas
pueden usar sus talentos en colaboración y de esa forma descubrir
una solución. "La motivación de los estudiantes
es lo principal en el aprendizaje basado en proyectos" dice Dineen,
"y nosotros sabemos que la motivación es el componente clave
en los grandes aumentos académicos hechos por los estudiantes".
Las familias que estén interesadas en inscribir a sus niños
en este nuevo Programa de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos de Roosevelt,
deben llenar una forma de solicitud de inscripción a más
tardar el 30 de abril, la cual se encuentra en la oficina de Roosevelt
o en la Oficina del Distrito. El primer año, los espacios
estarán limitados a una clase por grado. El programa estará
disponible para todos los estudiantes del distrito, se les dará
prioridad a los alumnos que asisten a Roosevelt en la actualidad, los
niños que viven en el área de asistencia de la escuela Roosevelt,
y los hermanos de los alumnos que asisten en la actualidad a Roosevelt.
Roosevelt va tener varias recepciones escolares para padres de familias
y alumnos en las que se va a introducir el programa. Estás
recepciones tendrán lugar el miércoles, 20 de febrero de
9-10 a.m. y de 7-8 p.m. y el sábado, 1 de marzo de 9:00-11 a.m.
Invitamos a todos los padres de familia a los que les interese asistir.
Para más información sobre el Programa de Aprendizaje Basado
en Proyectos o la inscripción en el programa, por favor telefoneen
a la Directora Sonya Dineen, 369-5597 ó email a sdineen@rcsd.k12.ca.us.
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A special event Hoover is having Thursday, February 7th at 6pm.
In partnership with the Redwood City Public Library, Hoover will host
a family night with author, Francisco Jimenez.
This event is for the entire Redwood City community, and will include
a raffle, food sales, and a book signing.
Click below for the full information:
en español
/ in English
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School Board Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, 7pm at the District Office ( 750 Bradford Street,
downtown Redwood City)
Roosevelt School will be on the agenda. Principal Dineen will be presenting
a proposal to begin a strand of classes next Fall at Roosevelt called
"Project-based Learning" or "PBL" .
What is PBL? Project-based learning is an instructional
method that teaches students the same rigorous content through problem-solving
cooperative projects, just like in the real world. PBL teaches students
life-skills and strategies for success in the 21st Century work place.
Students will use grade level standards to solve high-interest problems
and present their findings/solution both written and orally, further refining
their articulation skills. Higher-order thinking, time management, cooperative
problem-solving skills and student motivation are all positive outcomes
from classes designed around PBL. Parent and Community involvement are
imperative in PBL classrooms, enriching the campus and helping to support
a campus culture of high expectations, admiration of curiosity and a love
of learning. Several schools in Redwood City currently subscribe to PBL
instruction, including North Star, John Gill and Taft Elementary. Roosevelt
would like to offer another high-quality class option to families.
Roosevelt is proposing offering PBL classes to both Roosevelt neighborhood
families and Redwood City families at large for grades Kindergarten through
fifth grade beginning FALL 2008, next school year. This PBL strand of
classes will require interested families to apply to the program in addition
to registering to be a Roosevelt student. Classes are limited in grades
K-3 to twenty students each. Grades 4 and 5 can accommodate up to 31 students.
View the Powerpoint
presentation
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