Board hears first discussion of Defined Learning agreement for project-based instruction
Summary
Superintendent and staff described the district's Defined Learning tool as a means for project-based and career-related learning; staff will return with an action item at a future meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Tony Mann described Defined Learning as part of the district's effort to provide less traditional, project-based instruction and to engage students in career-related work. Staff presented examples and read a teacher statement describing positive classroom impacts.
Tamara Jackson read a statement from Sheryl McElfish, a language arts teacher at Molalla River Middle School, describing how Defined Learning "positively impacted her students through hands on learning projects." Dr. Mann said teachers are asked to use a Defined Learning lesson at least once per trimester and noted past student projects presenting park designs to the Molalla City Council. The Board was presented this item as first discussion; staff indicated they will return with the agreement for formal action at a future meeting.
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