{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"18805385","dateCreated":"1263310793","smartDate":"Jan 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"taraallen","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/taraallen","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/dhsneasc.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/18805385"},"dateDigested":1531976705,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"After completing 4 years of DHS's curricula, what 3 skills and abilities should students have acquired?","description":"Post department consensus.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"19918295","body":"Three skills and abilities kids should have acquired at Darien High School.
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\n\u2022 To acquire critical comprehension skills that enable the student to read, analyze, evaluate, question and reflect on information and ideas from a wide range of text.
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\n\u2022 To self-advocate by effectively communicating one's needs to other individuals
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\n\u2022 To effectively implement time management skills in order to prioritize one\u2019s responsibilities.","dateCreated":"1265656273","smartDate":"Feb 8, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"19950083","body":"Students should be able to be independent and have developed critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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\nStudents should respect others, show compassion and be able to collaborate successfully with their peers and others in the community.
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\nStudents should be able to communicate effectively and articulate their thoughts and opinions both in both written and verbal forms.","dateCreated":"1265719559","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"19974587","body":"From Science
\n Students should have the ability to analyze, evaluate information in order to solve problems
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\nStudents should be able to communicate effectively (written, oral, visual and kinesthetic)","dateCreated":"1265743362","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"sruegger","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/sruegger","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20071879","body":"From Foreign Language
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\nCommunication: Students should be able to communicate effectively on an interpersonal, interpretive and presentational level.
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\nCultural Understanding: Students should gain and be able to demonstrate knowledge of products and practices of cultures studied and have a compassion for and sensitivity toward peoples from other cultures.","dateCreated":"1265907399","smartDate":"Feb 11, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"taraallen","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/taraallen","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20113489","body":"Music Department:
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\n1. Students will develop the life skills of meaningful, goal-directed collaboration with colleagues.
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\n2. Students will have the ability to communicate effectively through writing and presentation skills.
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\n3. Students will develop the ability to think independently and innovatively\/creatively.","dateCreated":"1265978321","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mteacher75","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mteacher75","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135493","body":"
\nFundamental skills after high school include-
\n1. Self-advocacy
\n2. Problem solvers
\n3. Respect for differences","dateCreated":"1266006402","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135571","body":"Students will be able to\u2026
\n1. effectively communicate a coherent fact-based argument in writing, oral presentation, and debate.
\n2. independently acquire, interpret, evaluate, analyze, apply, and synthesize texts.
\na. Put most simply, \u201ceffectively research\u201d
\n3. effectively collaborate with others.","dateCreated":"1266006514","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135691","body":"a) -A DHS graduate should be able to critically analyze a situation and find a solution to a problem that they will encounter outside of their high school community.
\nb) -A DHS graduate should be able to present his\/her ideas clearly both orally and written to any audience they may encounter.
\nc) \u2013A DHS graduate should have the ability to apply, synthesize and evaluate the skills that they have learned in high school to help them pursue their individual interests in higher education and their future goals .
\nd) \u2013A DHS graduate should be able to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems and accomplish goals.","dateCreated":"1266006673","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135735","body":"Learners use skills, resources, and tools to:
\n1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
\n2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
\n3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. *
\n- From the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st- Century Learner, 2007.<\/li><\/ul>","dateCreated":"1266006739","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20219359","body":"Three most important skills
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\n Decision making
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\n Self advocacy
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\n Self awareness","dateCreated":"1266286581","smartDate":"Feb 15, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20505839","body":"Art Department:
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\n1. Acquire the ability to have a vision. Look into the future and know who you want to become.
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\n2. Be an independent thinker with real problem solving skills to become a contributing member of our world.
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\n3. Students should be treated fairly and consistently challenged with learning new material. They need to be held accountable and responsible for their part in the learning process.","dateCreated":"1266853950","smartDate":"Feb 22, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mteacher75","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mteacher75","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20707621","body":"4 things that students should leave with:
\n1. Realistic problem solving skills.
\n2. Goal to aspire to higher achievement through life long learning.
\n3. Honesty and integrity
\n4. Ability to successfully accomplish goals and the will power to succeed in them.","dateCreated":"1267107282","smartDate":"Feb 25, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":2}]},{"id":"18805337","dateCreated":"1263310736","smartDate":"Jan 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"taraallen","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/taraallen","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/dhsneasc.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/18805337"},"dateDigested":1531976706,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"What are the 3 most fundamental beliefs in your department on teaching and learning?","description":"Each department should post one response reflecting the consensus of the group.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"19918253","body":"\u2022 We believe in providing a safe and supportive environment for our students in order to encourage individual growth, social responsibility, and academic success.
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\n\u2022 We believe in the dignity of all students and each should have equal access\/opportunity to reach his or her full potential.
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\n\u2022 We believe in instilling a continued love of learning and an enduring commitment to family, nation, and the global community.","dateCreated":"1265656233","smartDate":"Feb 8, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"19950097","body":"The learning process should be dynamic and engaging to develop active, self directed learners and encourage a lifelong love of learning.
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\nEducation should be directed at developing the whole child. Students should have the opportunity to learn and explore areas of interest in a safe environment where their thoughts and opinions are valued and they are treated as individuals.
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\nA commitment to excellence and intellectual rigor which will maximize the potential of each individual. Assessments should be used as a learning tool not just a grading tool.","dateCreated":"1265719598","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"19974187","body":"From Science
\nEducation should be applicable to real-word situation in which students can apply their learning to benefit themselves and their community","dateCreated":"1265743104","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"sruegger","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/sruegger","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20113479","body":"Music Department:
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\n1. Darien High School provides a nurturing yet stimulating and
\nmotivating environment for students.
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\n2. Darien High School is a place where students can safely explore a broad range of intellectual interests.
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\n3. Students at Darien High School will receive a high quality education and achieve high levels of success.","dateCreated":"1265978260","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mteacher75","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mteacher75","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20129277","body":"Foreign Language
\n1. Learning vs. acquisition: acquisition of language cannot be learned but only acquired like wisdom. Teacher is facilitator who will expose students to wide array of real-world contexts.Language learning is the conscious process whereby students study rules of grammar and vocabulary. We believe that both are essential in teaching and learning.
\n2. All students irrespective of background motivation and ability have the right to study.
\n3. Cultural understanding must be provided in various ways so that students are prepared to understand, accept and live harmoniously in the target language community.
\n4. Proficiency-oriented approaches respond to teh affective as well as cognitive needs of our students. As comfort level increases, motivation increases.","dateCreated":"1265999099","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"taraallen","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/taraallen","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135441","body":"Three (3) most fundamental beliefs about teaching and learning \u2013
\n1. All students are capable of learning
\n2. All students must have access to the curriculum
\n3. All students benefit from varied instructional techniques","dateCreated":"1266006329","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135653","body":"a) Darien High School teachers should enable students to master fundamental and higher level mathematical skills in a supportive, nurturing and positive classroom environment.
\nb) Students are prepared to succeed in the real world as informed, responsible adults.
\nc) Learning is accomplished via the implementation of a variety of teaching methods in order to accommodate the needs of each student","dateCreated":"1266006639","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20135869","body":"1. Meet the educational needs of all students and staff to achieve personal growth.
\n2. Provide up to date resources in a variety of formats to enable learning and teaching.
\n3. Prepare students to be critical thinkers and productive members of society.","dateCreated":"1266006896","smartDate":"Feb 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20219295","body":"Our three most fundamental beliefs about counseling at DHS
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\n We assist in all forms of transition planning - to meet a student's developing academic, social and emotional needs.
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\n We represent the best interests of the student.
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\n We promote balance in our students' lives - from academic, social and emotional perspectives.","dateCreated":"1266286506","smartDate":"Feb 15, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20505739","body":"Art Department:
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\n1. That the teaching and learning really gets done. There should be visual evidence that teaching and learning was a part of the finished product while also acknowledging the value of the process of learning art.
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\n2. Importance of creative problem solving and the impact creative thinking has on other academic areas.
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\n3. Assessments should be integrated into every art course. Reflecting on individual work for students to understand their own personal investment and form of expression. Written and verbal critiques to help students make connections, become more observant and open to new ideas.","dateCreated":"1266853887","smartDate":"Feb 22, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mteacher75","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mteacher75","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20635739","body":"We believe that\u2026
\n1. students should become productive members of society by understanding and exercising the responsibilities of citizenship and the democratic process
\n2. students should understand and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of past and present cultures and contemporary events from a variety of perspectives.
\n3. the most learning occurs when students are actively engaged and responsible for their own learning and approaching their work creatively and critically","dateCreated":"1267017140","smartDate":"Feb 24, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"20707579","body":"3 fundamental beliefs:
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\n1. Education should be fun and engaging for both student and teacher.
\n2. Students should learn in a safe and welcoming environment.
\n3. Teachers and students should work collaboratively as a team to foster learning.","dateCreated":"1267107256","smartDate":"Feb 25, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mpavia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mpavia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":2}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}