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DREAMS KC will employ the Project Based Inquiry strategy to reengage students in the educational experience. Project Based Inquiry will guide students through an in-depth inquiry driven by a specific open ended question or identified problem. Students will ascertain what they need to know in order to solve the problem or answer the question. Students will take ownership of their learning through their choice of project or solution. They will receive effective and consistent feedback from peers & teachers allowing them to pivot when necessary. Ultimately, students will connect with the larger community in presenting a product or an idea that developed from their own learning.
Working this way will allow students to develop 21st Century Skills - problem solving, critical thinking, team building and creativity!
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Culturally Relevant TeachingAt DREAMS, team members must be able to display cultural competence: skilled at teaching in a cross-cultural or multicultural setting. They will be able to assist students in relating course content to his or her cultural context.
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Flexible Learning Spaces
At DREAMS, flexible learning spaces will be used to encourage student interaction, to engage them with active learning techniques and thereby create the opportunity for retention and transfer of knowledge and deeper learning. |
Authentic Parent EngagementAt DREAMS, authentic parent engagement will be an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success.
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