Transforming Schools Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment, and Common Core Standards - Softcover

A TRANSFORMATIVE SCHOOL MODEL THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO LEARN BYDOING, LEARN BY ASKING QUESTIONS, AND LEARN WITH OTHERS

"During the past decade, while much of our educational systemhas been wringing its hands about the policies and politics of ourschools, Bob Lenz and his colleagues, Justin Wells and SallyKingston, have been rolling up their sleeves and courageouslyreinventing high schools for urban youth. The result isTransforming Schools, which practices what it preaches aboutdeeper learning. . . . This book helps all of us 'envision' abrighter future for our students through the power of project-basedlearning and performance assessments."

Milton Chen, Senior Fellow & ExecutiveDirector, Emeritus, The George Lucas Educational Foundation

The world is changing and our schools are not keeping up. InTransforming Schools Using Project-Based Learning, PerformanceAssessment, and Common Core Standards, Bob Lenz, Justin Wells,and Sally Kingston draw on the example of the nationally recognizedEnvision Education schools, as well as other leading schools aroundthe country, to demonstrate how deeper learning can preparestudents for college and career by engaging them in their owneducation.

Throughout the book, the authors explain how project-basedlearning can blend with Common Core-aligned performance assessmentto create an environment that encourages deeper learning. Theyexamine how many exemplary schools have successfully made thetransition from traditional, teacher-centered learning toproject-based, deeper learning. Filled with practical ideas andproven strategies, the text includes illustrative examples forimplementing this educational model.Transforming Schoolsincludes:

• A companion DVD and website with videos showing how to put inplace deeper learning strategies in the classroom
• Evidence-based descriptions that reveal why deeper learning isright for students
• Information from performance assessment experts who explain howto align assessments with Common Core by shifting the emphasis fromknowing to doing
• An extensive game plan section with step-by-step guidance forchange

Schools are complex organizations, and transformation involvesall of the stakeholders, from students to superintendents. But asthe authors reveal, there are amazing benefits to be realized wheneveryone commits to diving deeper into learning.