Future Leaders: Student-Teacher Skill Swap!

Professional Grade Project 6 weeks

Future Leaders: Student-Teacher Skill Swap!

Kim M

Self Directed Learning

Effective Communication

Content Expertise

Collaboration

Academic Mindset

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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to engage student ambassadors in leading professional development for educators, emphasizing the integration of our school's Portrait of a Graduate competencies into daily instruction. Through collaborative workshops, role-playing exercises, and reflective sessions, ambassadors develop and share innovative strategies to support teachers in overcoming potential challenges. Ambassadors will document their learning journey by uploading evidence into their Mastery Learning Record (MLR) and will create training modules for new NEAAAT coaches as well as for students at NEAAAT, thereby facilitating ongoing application and understanding of the competencies within the educational community.

Learning goals

Student ambassadors aim to cultivate educators' understanding and practical application of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies via dynamic, student-led sessions. Ambassadors will document their experiences in the MLR and develop training modules for NEAAAT coaches and students, focusing on strategies for embedding these competencies in educational practice. Through collaboration with community partners, ambassadors will refine their communication skills and foster effective problem-solving approaches while supporting educators in overcoming challenges related to the competencies' integration.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Student Ambassadors will compile their learning experiences and evidences into their Mastery Learning Record (MLR) for documentation. They will develop comprehensive training modules tailored for new NEAAAT coaches, focusing on effectively integrating the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Additionally, they will design engaging training modules for current NEAAAT students, fostering peer-to-peer learning on these competencies.

Launch

Start the learning experience with an 'Ambassador Launch Day' where student ambassadors present interactive role-playing skits and peer-teaching simulations focused on demonstrating the school's Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Engage educators in a hands-on session that explores how these competencies can be practically applied in classrooms, encouraging joint analysis and discussion. Following the presentation, student ambassadors will model the creation of training modules designed for new NEAAAT coaches and students, highlighting the real-world application of the competencies and methodologies discussed.

Exhibition

In the 'Ambassador Showcase' event, student ambassadors will conduct breakout sessions that explore each Portrait of a Graduate competency through interactive activities and demonstrations. Evidence gathered during the project will be uploaded to their MLR, highlighting their journey and achievements. Additionally, they will present training modules designed for NEAAAT coaches and students, which focus on integrating these competencies within various school settings. Community partners, including members of the Business Alliance, will participate, providing feedback and collaborating on future applications.

Learning Journey

Empathize

Students will engage in active listening and dialogue with educators to gather insights on their needs and challenges in understanding and applying the Portrait of a Graduate competencies, setting the stage for defining clear educational objectives in the next phase.

Days 1 - 2

Milestone Activities

Educator Insight Presentation

Assessment

Student ambassadors will present findings and insights gathered from dialogues with educators about their needs and challenges with the Portrait of a Graduate competencies, demonstrating understanding and effective communication skills.

Define

Students will distill the insights gained from empathy exercises to pinpoint specific challenges educators face in understanding and integrating the Portrait of a Graduate competencies, thereby refining their focus for developing actionable solutions.

Day 2

Milestone Activities

Challenge Identification Presentation

Assessment

Students will deliver a presentation that articulates the specific challenges educators face in integrating Portrait of a Graduate competencies, using distilled insights from empathy exercises.

Peer Feedback Session on Challenge Presentation

Deliverable 45m

Students present their draft presentations to peers, receiving constructive feedback to refine clarity and articulation of identified challenges. This aids in honing Effective Communication skills for their final presentation.

Ideate

Students will brainstorm innovative solutions and workshop ideas in collaborative groups, integrating the Portrait of a Graduate competencies to create a diversity of potential strategies for effective teacher professional development.

Day 3

Milestone Activities

Innovation Presentation

Assessment

In small groups, students will present their innovative strategies for effective teacher professional development, showcasing their collaboration and content expertise.

Peer Feedback Forum

Deliverable 45m

In small groups, students present their innovative strategies to peers for constructive feedback. This session enhances collaboration and content refinement, ensuring that strategies are well-developed for the upcoming presentation assessment.

Prototype

Students will create low-fidelity representations of ideas for communicating and implementing Portrait of a Graduate competencies through multimedia presentations and interactive activities, using peer and educator insights to refine solutions for potential challenges teachers may face.

Day 4

Milestone Activities

Peer Feedback Reflection Session

Deliverable 45m

Students will individually reflect on feedback provided by peers during the prototype presentation, documenting insights gained and adjustments made to their designs based on collaborative input. This reflection supports their ability to articulate the impact of peer collaboration.

Test

Students will present their multimedia prototypes to educators, gather feedback, revise training modules, and refine their approach to effectively communicate the Portrait of a Graduate competencies in a way that addresses challenges for educators.

Day 5

Milestone Activities

Final Presentation and Feedback Integration

Assessment

Students will present their refined multimedia prototypes to educators, demonstrating mastery of effective communication and critical thinking skills. They will show how feedback has been integrated into their training modules and address any remaining challenges.

Peer Review and Feedback Session

Deliverable 60m

Students present their multimedia prototypes in pairs and give each other constructive feedback focused on effective communication and integration of Portrait of a Graduate competencies. This feedback will help them refine their presentations' clarity, persuasiveness, and responsiveness to educator needs before the final presentation.

Plan

Week 1	Day 1
Phase	Empathize
Activities	Educator Dialogue Simulation Activity 60m Empathy Mapping Workshop Activity 45m
Preparation

Week 2	Day 2
Phase	Empathize Define
Activities	Challenge Identification Presentation Assessment Empathy Insight Distillation Workshop Activity 60m Peer Feedback Session on Challenge Presentation Deliverable 45m Educator Insight Presentation Assessment
Preparation

Week 3	Day 3
Phase	Ideate
Activities	Innovation Presentation Assessment Collaborative Strategy Workshop Activity 90m Peer Feedback Forum Deliverable 45m
Preparation

Week 4	Day 4
Phase	Prototype
Activities	Interactive Prototype Development Workshop Activity 90m Peer Feedback Reflection Session Deliverable 45m
Preparation

Week 5	Day 5
Phase	Test
Activities	Final Presentation and Feedback Integration Assessment Peer Review and Feedback Session Deliverable 60m Final Presentation Setup and Tech Check Activity 30m
Preparation

Week 6	Day 6
Phase
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Preparation