Why Try Experiential Learning Program
October 9, 2005 by James Krouse
Grant funds will be used to create the materials needed to implement an experiential learning program that teaches students skills that help them gain and sustain the motivation needed to overcome the most difficult barriers to learning and success.
| Year: | 2005 - 2006 |
| Subject: | Motivational Projects |
| Amount: | $455 |
| Project Manager: | Daphne Booker |
| Schools: | Monticello Middle, Roxboro Middle, Transitional & Wiley Middle Schools |
Steps to a Trouble-Free Playground, Changing the Way Schools Look
October 9, 2005 by James Krouse
Recess will become a more productive part of the school day at Noble with new playground games and a school wide effort to encourage organized play time.
| Year: | 2005 - 2006 |
| Subject: | Motivational Projects |
| Amount: | $350 |
| Project Manager: | Alice Stratton |
| School: | Noble Elementary School |
Research in Action Classroom
October 9, 2005 by James Krouse
This pilot project will replicate in one classroom a research-based program that has a track record for creating high achievement in schools serving students from minority and poverty backgrounds.
| Year: | 2005 - 2006 |
| Subject: | Motivational Projects |
| Amount: | $1,500 |
| Project Manager: | Beth Rae |
| School: | Coventry Elementary School |
Integrating a “Smart Board” into the Mathematics Classroom
October 7, 2005 by James Krouse
This team will test the impact of using new technology – a Smart Board - to improve student achievement in mathematics. A Smart Board allows teachers many options for bringing visual images and access from the Internet to the classroom. The project includes staff training in using the technology and an assessment plan for measuring the impact on student achievement in math.
Year: 2005 - 2006
Subject: Math
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Felecia Bell
School: Wiley Middle School
Artistic Reading and Creative Journal
October 7, 2005 by James Krouse
The 7th grade team at Wiley Middle School will teach social studies, writing and reading standards through an arts integration project which has students create their own hand-made journals in which to write about their reaction to art-related literature and reflect on their writing development.
| Year: | 2005 - 2006 |
| Subject: | Interdisciplinary Projects |
| Amount: | $1,500 |
| Project Manager: | Heather Vokic |
| School: | Wiley Middle School |
Learning Through the Arts
October 6, 2005 by James Krouse
Students with developmental handicaps will participate in motivating and engaging activities that will develop life-skills and academic skills. They will use public transportation to participate in performing arts activities at Tri-C.
| Year: | 2005 - 2006 |
| Subject: | Art & Music |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Project Manager: | Rachel Avner |
| School: | Wiley Middle School |