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Urgent Care for Schools
Situating Responsibility as an Engaging Way for Students to Transform School Cultures
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What can schools do differently to reach more students? What can educators do to address an urgent need to provide meaningful, memorable and fulfilling learning experiences? By viewing curriculum through a lens of ‘situated responsibility’, it is possible to engage students in authentic and purpose-based learning. This book is about expanding the student identity to include that of becoming service providers, injustice responders, action researchers, designers, apprentices and teachers. This book features a collection of international stories written by students and their advisors who care deeply about their education and supporting others. There is much we can do.
Contributors are: Erin Calley, Susana Calley, Trish Cislak, Nethra Dave, Cierra Gee, Craig Griffie, James Hay, Steven Klein, Vama Kothari, Carla Johnson, Michael Johnson, Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell, Laird McGraw, Zander Moricz, Kristy Pagnutti, Talithia Palmer, Helen Pereira-Raso, Kendahl Pollock, Vaishnave Raina, Barbara J. Smith, Kenzy Soror, Ted Spear, Stephanie Stephens, Gemma Tabet, Kyle Wagner, Emily Walton-Doris and Lauren Willms
Contributors are: Erin Calley, Susana Calley, Trish Cislak, Nethra Dave, Cierra Gee, Craig Griffie, James Hay, Steven Klein, Vama Kothari, Carla Johnson, Michael Johnson, Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell, Laird McGraw, Zander Moricz, Kristy Pagnutti, Talithia Palmer, Helen Pereira-Raso, Kendahl Pollock, Vaishnave Raina, Barbara J. Smith, Kenzy Soror, Ted Spear, Stephanie Stephens, Gemma Tabet, Kyle Wagner, Emily Walton-Doris and Lauren Willms
Barbara J. Smith, Ph.D. is an educator, researcher and writer who supports innovative and engaging school cultures. She has opened three new schools, and worked as a school leaders in public, independent, international and charter schools.
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
Notes on Contributors
Introduction: Responsibility as Intensive Care
Barbara J. Smith
PART 1: Students as Service Providers
Introduction to Part 1
Barbara J. Smith
1 Nethra Story: Student Health and Wellness Leader
Nethra Dave
2 School Service
Barbara J. Smith
3 Community Service
Barbara J. Smith
4 Global Service
Barbara J. Smith
PART 2: Students as Injustice Responders
Introduction to Part 2
Barbara J. Smith
5 Students as MUN Ambassadors
Kyle Wagner
6 Boys of Their Land
James Hay
7 Students as Changemakers at Frankfort International School
Michael Johnston and Vama Kothari
8 Students in Mock Trials Building Legal Life Skills
Kristy Pagnutti
9 Just Watch Us
Zander Moricz
10 Student Trustees: A Conversation with a Power Team
Carla Johnson, Vaishnave Raina and Kenzy Soror
PART 3: Students as Action Researchers
Introduction to Part 3
Barbara J. Smith
11 My Experience as Editor in Chief of The Howler
Gemma Tabet
12 SHARK Inquiry Program
Barbara J. Smith
13 From Student to Student Action Researcher
Trish Cislak
14 Connecting Learning to Life Masterworks at Island Pacific School
Ted Spear and Steven Klein
15 The Leo Family Projects
Erin Calley and Susana Calley
PART 4: Students as Social Designers
Introduction to Part 4
Barbara J. Smith
16 My Experience Creating an SDG Art Exhibition
Gemma Tabet
17 Learner Agency
Helen Pereira-Raso and Stephanie Stephens
18 Students as Museum Creators: A Future with No Museums?
Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell
19 Students as Curriculum Co-Designers
Lauren Willms
PART 5: Students as Apprentices
Introduction to Part 5
Barbara J. Smith
20 Students and Teachers as Project Managers
Craig Griffie
21 Bring It On: Student as Musical Assistant Director
Talithia Palmer
22 Student as Entrepreneur
Laird McGraw
23 Organizing a School Talent Show and Black History Month Production
Cierra Gee
24 The Consignment Shop Bus
Kendahl Pollock
PART 6: Students as Teachers
Introduction to Part 6
Barbara J. Smith
25 Leadership Experiences as a Camp Counsellor
Emily Walton-Doris
26 A Grade 4 Peer Teaching Story: Jenna as Teacher
Barbara J. Smith
Conclusion: A Thriving School Culture through a Path of Student Responsibility
Barbara J. Smith
Index
List of Figures
Notes on Contributors
Introduction: Responsibility as Intensive Care
Barbara J. Smith
PART 1: Students as Service Providers
Introduction to Part 1
Barbara J. Smith
1 Nethra Story: Student Health and Wellness Leader
Nethra Dave
2 School Service
Barbara J. Smith
3 Community Service
Barbara J. Smith
4 Global Service
Barbara J. Smith
PART 2: Students as Injustice Responders
Introduction to Part 2
Barbara J. Smith
5 Students as MUN Ambassadors
Kyle Wagner
6 Boys of Their Land
James Hay
7 Students as Changemakers at Frankfort International School
Michael Johnston and Vama Kothari
8 Students in Mock Trials Building Legal Life Skills
Kristy Pagnutti
9 Just Watch Us
Zander Moricz
10 Student Trustees: A Conversation with a Power Team
Carla Johnson, Vaishnave Raina and Kenzy Soror
PART 3: Students as Action Researchers
Introduction to Part 3
Barbara J. Smith
11 My Experience as Editor in Chief of The Howler
Gemma Tabet
12 SHARK Inquiry Program
Barbara J. Smith
13 From Student to Student Action Researcher
Trish Cislak
14 Connecting Learning to Life Masterworks at Island Pacific School
Ted Spear and Steven Klein
15 The Leo Family Projects
Erin Calley and Susana Calley
PART 4: Students as Social Designers
Introduction to Part 4
Barbara J. Smith
16 My Experience Creating an SDG Art Exhibition
Gemma Tabet
17 Learner Agency
Helen Pereira-Raso and Stephanie Stephens
18 Students as Museum Creators: A Future with No Museums?
Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell
19 Students as Curriculum Co-Designers
Lauren Willms
PART 5: Students as Apprentices
Introduction to Part 5
Barbara J. Smith
20 Students and Teachers as Project Managers
Craig Griffie
21 Bring It On: Student as Musical Assistant Director
Talithia Palmer
22 Student as Entrepreneur
Laird McGraw
23 Organizing a School Talent Show and Black History Month Production
Cierra Gee
24 The Consignment Shop Bus
Kendahl Pollock
PART 6: Students as Teachers
Introduction to Part 6
Barbara J. Smith
25 Leadership Experiences as a Camp Counsellor
Emily Walton-Doris
26 A Grade 4 Peer Teaching Story: Jenna as Teacher
Barbara J. Smith
Conclusion: A Thriving School Culture through a Path of Student Responsibility
Barbara J. Smith
Index
This book targets curriculum decision-makers who seek more engaging and relevant practices and experiences that support inspired teaching and engaged learning. Graduate and undergraduate schools of education as well as principal certification programs would also benefit from learning more about ‘situating responsibility’ to support transformation of school cultures.