What Is the Student’s Role? Crossing Borders in Theory, Pedagogy, Assessment, and Geography

• In Event: Roundtable Session 6
  In Roundtable Session: Pushing Methodological Boundaries

Abstract

A public school high school and an independent middle school crossed geographical borders, interacting across age and grade level in collaborative, design-based implementation participatory action research. Learning extended to a broader audience outside classroom walls. Student voice influenced design cycles. This is a glimpse of a more complex study that is currently in initial phases of analysis upon conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year. Through a series of activities that provided foundations in various skills leading up to a culminating challenge to identify a real world problem, propose a solution, and then implement that solution, learning activities were coded using Innovative Teaching and Learning Research. Assessment suggestions are offered for bridging gaps between innovation in practice and current grading requirements.

Authors

• Michelle Renee Zimmerman, Educational Research Consulting

• Thomas E. Gaffey, Building 21