Authentic Learning Experiences

<p>Learn how to implement a real-world approach to project-based learning. Authentic learning experiences are created around genuine, outside audiences and meaningful purposes. They meet the Common Core, engage students in critical thinking and 21st Century learning, teach important skills such as research and collaboration, and improve student learning. This practical guide provides step-by-step instructions to make it easy for teachers to create their own authentic learning experiences. The book is loaded with a variety of examples from different grade levels and content areas. <br><br><strong>Bonus!</strong> Each example incorporates technology and addresses the Common Core State Standards.</p> <p><strong>Chapter 1: Authentic Learning Experiences: An Introduction</strong></p><p>My Story </p><p>An Overview of Authentic Learning Experiences </p><p><strong>Chapter 2: </strong><strong>Creating a Challenging Investigation</strong></p><p>Complex Problems </p><p>Critical Thinking </p><p>The Challenging Investigation </p><p>Teaching Critical-Thinking Skills </p><p>Sample Authentic Learning Experiences</p><p><strong>Chapter 3: </strong><strong>Creating the Community/Career Connection</strong></p><p>Career Connection </p><p>Community Connection </p><p>Career Connection Examples</p><p>Community Connection Examples</p><p><strong>Chapter 4: </strong><strong>Justification of One’s Work</strong></p><p>Moving Beyond Brainstorming </p><p>Making the Most Out of Research </p><p>Sample Authentic Learning Experiences</p><p><strong>Chapter 5: </strong><strong>Creating a Meaningful Outside Audience</strong></p><p>What Is a Meaningful Outside Audience?</p><p>How to Create an Outside Audience </p><p>Using Technology to Connect to Your Audience </p><p>The Outside Audience Promotes the Justification Element </p><p>Sample Authentic Learning Experiences</p><p><strong>Chapter 6: </strong><strong>The Common Core and Other State Standards</strong></p><p>Testing in the Common Core Era </p><p>Directly Connecting the Elements of Authentic Learning Experiences to the Test </p><p>Sample Authentic Learning Experiences</p><p><strong>Chapter 7: </strong><strong>Designing Interdisciplinary Authentic Learning Experiences</strong></p><p>A Shift in Thinking .</p><p>The Single-Teacher Approach </p><p>The Multiple-Teacher Approach </p><p>Interdisciplinary Examples</p><p><strong>Chapter 8: </strong><strong>Authentic Assessment</strong></p><p>Formative Assessment: What Is It, Anyway? </p><p>Effective Formative Assessment </p><p>Summative Assessment Is More Than Just a Test </p><p>Final Thoughts </p><p><strong>Chapter 9: </strong><strong>Facilitating Authentic Learning Experiences</strong></p><p>Taking the First Steps </p><p>Collaboration Is a Needed Skill </p><p>Researching </p><p>Scaffolding Is Not Differentiation </p><p>Final Thoughts </p><p>References</p>