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Moving Advanced High School Courses to Poverty-Impacted Urban Settings: Multidisciplinary Research on Rigor, Access, Learning, and Engagement
Tue, April 17, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Sheraton Wall Centre, Floor: Third Level, South Pavilion Ballroom DSession Submission Type: Symposium
Abstract
This symposium presents findings from an “anchored collaboration” on a multi-year design experiment to develop and test a project-based approach to rigorous high school courses. Our multidisciplinary team used both quantitative (nonrandomized intervention studies with statistically matched intervention and control groups ) and qualitative (video analysis, individual and group interviews) methods. Our design objectives are deep conceptual learning and meaningful engagement in these courses, rather than mere curriculum coverage, plus appeal and success for a wider range of students. We began with AP U.S. Government and Politics in an innovative suburban school district and “migrated” to two urban districts and to a second course: AP Environmental Science. A researcher external to the team will discuss.
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Innovation Through Anchored Collaboration - John D. Bransford, University of Washington; Nancy J. Vye, University of Washington
Rethinking Rigor in High School Coursework: Toward Deep Knowing and Equity in “Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics” - Walter C. Parker, University of Washington - Seattle; Angeline Jude Enk Sung Yeo, University of Washington; Jane C Lo, Florida State University
School Context and the Implementation of Rigorous High School Curricula - Diem T. Nguyen, University of Washington; Lise Whitfield, University of Washington; Amy M. Sharp, University of Washington
Interest Is Not Enough: Designing for Engagement in Project-Based Courses - Susan B. Nolen, University of Washington - Seattle; Kendall Becherer, University of Washington - Seattle; Susan E. Cooper, University of Washington; Gavin Tierney, University of Washington; Chris Ward, University of Central Florida
Literacy Challenges for Teachers and Students in Rigorous Courses in Urban High Schools - Sheila Valencia, University of Washington; Sara Nachtigal, University of Washington