tgplan issn sxsw 2016
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Welcome to TGPLAN
Think Globally,Problem-solve Locally,Act Neighborly!Welcome to TGPLAN
The Academy for Global Studies at Austin High Schoolwww.TGPLANproject.weebly.com
globallocal = Austin, TXinternational traveling expedition to Costa Rica
About Us
The Academy for Global Studies at Stephen F. Austin High School: smaller learning community main campus = 2000+ students AGS = approx. 450 students 9th-12th public urban high school
The AGS Dream: globally focused curriculum interdisciplinary, teamed model problem-based learning rigorous for all (Pre-AP/AP courses) service-learning travel expeditions/field experiences capstone/portfolio experiences
Heres everything you need to get started:www.TGPLANproject.weebly.com
TGPLAN Overview
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Learning Expedition to Costa RicaWhy Costa Rica?The majority of our students are learning Spanish.We hoped to visit a Central or South American country in order to connect to our spring unit on colonization and postcolonial identity.Costa Rica is safer and more navigable for large groups than some other options.EARTH University fosters a travel experience vs. a tourist experience.Its the happiest country on the planet!
Curriculum ConnectionsEARTH UniversityPolitics and history of bananasMethane collection and water purificationThe science and sociology of trash (waste, recycling, class)Sustainability/use of resourcesCultural interaction and service at the FINCASBribri Indigenous TribeNative populations in a postcolonial culturePreserving cultureService learningDoka Coffee PlantationChemistry of caffeineMigrant worker conditionsGlobalization of food/farming
EARTH University (Escuela Agricultura de Regin Tropico Hmeda)
Global Problem-solving
Bribri indigenous tribe
Bribri service projects
Big world/small worldHow far do you need to travel to change the world?Social/environmental umbrellaInspiration/empowermentThink Tank
Community Partners
What ideas do you have for incorporating travel, field experiences, or guest teachers to enhance a specific unit of study? What challenges/obstacles do you anticipate?Thought Jot
ISSN Pillars
Investigatingthe World
Recognizing Multiple Perspectives
TakingAction
Communicating IdeasFour Pillars of the ISSN (International Studies Schools Network
Formulating driving questions to guide processConducting research to frame perspectiveInterviewing primary sourcesDocumenting the research processInvestigate the World
Considering multiple perspectives through collected group interviewsMaking a plan that incorporates different gifts, talents, and ideasDeveloping a perspective based on data, experience, and contextAssessing impact/drawing conclusionsRecognizing/ Weighing Perspectives
GROUP-designed service-learning projectsINDIVIDUALLY-designed advocacy productsTake Action
TGPLAN Workdays
What obstacles have you faced with collaborative projects? What solutions have worked for you? What ideas would you like to try?Pair & Share
Students determine their own impact (depth of project, time commitment, etc.)Service points v. grade pointsOriginal design v. existing organizationsService-learning develops ethos for the individually-created advocacy product and showcase nightTake Action service project details:
INDIVIDUALLY-designed advocacy productsTake ActionBig Ideas (these can stand alone if designed and executed well):Combo-platter (these are smaller pieces, but still effective combine 3 to create an advocacy campaign):PSA (public service announcement) this can be a short film, a slideshow of images with narration or text slides, etc.Podcast or collection of podcastsWebsiteDocumentary covering an issueDocumentary based on action you have takenPhoto essayScrapbookArt/sculpture (authentic!)Song (write lyrics, compose music?...record performance!)Social Networking Advocacy Movement (not just creating a FB group)Letter writing campaign (letters actually mailed!)
Other ideas:Poster or billboard designT-shirt designBumper stickersFlyersMagazine advertisementWrist bands (chum)Song lyrics/poetry ButtonsSample letter for a letter writing campaign
Other ideas:
Voice = powerThe task: use media/technology/artistic tools/crazy antics to bring VOICE to the POWERLESSAdvocacy
SAGE DesignSTUDENT CHOICEAre there opportunities for students to make choices about content, process, and/or product?AUTHENTIC WORKAre students being asked to do the kind of work professionals do in the real world?GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCEHow are students being asked to investigate the world, recognize multiple perspectives, communicate effectively, and/or take action?EXHIBITION TO A REAL-WORLD AUDIENCEHow will students have the opportunity to present their learning to an authentic audience?
Our newest task sheet asks students to:Consider the local manifestations or implications of a global issueIncorporate logos, pathos, and ethos to persuade others to take actionCall the viewer to a specific actionDocument researchThat was then, this is now
Sample advocacy products:
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Water Pollution PSA Creator: Karen Alpulche
Rubricswww.TGPLANproject.weebly.com
Homelessness Creator: Jordan Jones
Reflective/persuasive essay (individual)Showcase Night (group presentation)Communicate Ideas
I want to remember who we are taking action for, who we are advocating for, because that is really what it is about when you get to the very core of this project.
This project caused me to reflect on my capacity for change. Even though I am a high school student, I [can] make a positive impact on my community.
Youth who are experiencing homelessness can see that there are people around their same age and in their community that care about them, and know that they are there, and will not turn their eyes away.
Q & A about TGPLAN project
Global learning in AGS:9th Grade: Community Garden Project10th Grade: Waste Management/Trash Talks11th Grade: Puck Magazine12th Grade: AGS Capstone Projects