Going+Beyond+the+Classroom

bridget henry TEED 540

Going Beyond the Classroom Reading Guide

“You want [kids] to find themselves, and not everyone is going to find themselves in the classroom. So you want to open as many doors as you can.” -Latia (high school student)

Key Ideas:

⇒ Set up internships for students that connect to what they naturally are good at ⇒ Hold class in a setting outside the classroom (but connect it to curriculum) ⇒ Steer students toward enrichment programs, college prep programs (especially if you find a program like The Dream Project or AVID or Running Start that help historically marginalized populations gain access to post-high school education), and summer programs ⇒ Support and encourage student learning outside the classroom

Key Questions:

Who are some people I already know who I want my students to meet?

What motivates my students? What gets them really excited?