Educational Dividends: Teachers: The AND Model Syllabus

The AND Model
Syllabus
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Participants will be introduced to and will discuss and use the various elements of The AND Model to develop a standards-based, project-based learning unit which they can implement in their classroom

Time Frame - 40 days (June 17 - August 5)

Professional Development Credits - Illinois teachers will receive 12 CPDU's for the successful completion of this course. Teachers from states other than Illinois may also be eligible for Professional Development Credits. When a teacher registers for the course, Educational Dividends will investigate this option for the teacher.

Unit	Description
Unit 1: Introduction	Course Description and Online Introductions
Unit 2: The 5 Elements of The AND Model	Overview of Project-Based Learning and Introduction to the 5 Elements of The AND Model
Unit 3: Railroad Baron	Goal Setting: Teachers Develop Your Mission Statement and Identify the Learning Goals to be Addressed by Your Project
Unit 4: Track	Content: Teachers Will Identify What Students Will Learn and How That Learning Will Be Evaluated
4 a: Reflection	How Do You Plan to Evaluate Success - Teachers Have an Opportunity to Discuss the Assignment
Unit 5: Fuel	Resources: Teachers Will Identify the Resources Available As Well As Those That are Not Available but Necessary and/or Desired
Unit 6: Train	Implementation Strategy: Teachers Will Outline Their Projects Following the Problem Solving Model
6 a: Wow! Factor	Lesson Plans: Teachers Will Develop Lesson Plans Following the Implementation Strategy. Lesson Plans Should Include the Wow! Factor - Technology, Teams, Performance, etc
6 b: Online Collaboration	Peer Review: In Teams of 2-3, Teachers Will Review Their Own and Their Team Members Outlines
Unit 7: Final Project	Submit Final Project: Teachers Will Finalize Their Learning Unit and Submit it for Review

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