cleveland based learning project 2016
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Cleveland-Based LearningAn Introduction
Why Cleveland-Based Learning?
CBL …promotes the exploration of downtown Cleveland through the
view of history,
social issues, majors, and
group participation.
How does it work?
1. Familiarize yourself with a Cleveland landmark using the Cleveland Historical App and the ASC 101 Research Guide.
2. Explore the site with your group. Talk to locals, answer questions, and reflect on your experience.
3. Develop research skills by brainstorming keywords and evaluating a relevant article.
4. Using research skills, find relevant articles to support the research question associated with your group’s landmark.
5. At the end of the semester , present with your group on your experience exploring your site as well as the relevant research articles you discovered. You’ll also submit a reflection.
Cleveland Historical App
ASC 101 Research Guide
http://researchguides.csuohio.edu/asc101
Site Exploration
What was your initial reaction to the site?
Describe the space. What are people doing there? Would you return there? What would you say to a friend
going to visit the site? How is the site related to your
research question?Take a selfie while you are there! Post to ASC 101 Twitter page.
Research Skills
Finding Sources
Group Presentation
1.Tell us about your site.2.Introduce your research question.3.Tell us about the sources/perspectives
you found.4.Relate the issue to Cleveland and your
site.5.Conclude with your group’s opinions
about the issues, or potential solutions. 30 points
Group Presentation - Bibliography
Each group will be required to submit a bibliography of 6-8 sources, correctly formatted in MLA style.
Individual Reflection
Before reflecting …Make observations while at your site. Ask questions and take
notes!During the library sessions, find at least 2-3 articles you can
use to inform your approach to the topic.Work with your group!
Come to me with questions!
Individual Reflection
Components of reflection:Your relationship w/ Cleveland – how
will it evolve?Value of site for you and communityExperience’s influence on your view
of ClevelandImpression of group
20 points2 pages, double-spaced
Due Dates
Brainstorming Activity – in-class 10/6Article Evaluation Activity – 10/13Work time in LCLC Lab – 11/10Group Presentation – 11/17Individual Reflection – 11/17
Points
Brainstorming Activity – 5 pointsArticle Evaluation Activity – 5 pointsGroup Presentation – 30 pointsParticipation during presentations – 30
pointsIndividual Reflection – 20 points
