| This case tracks two teachers and their entree into school leadership through a collaborative school-based garden program. What affect will this collaboration have on school culture? on parental involvement? Are collaborative school-based gardens an effective use of time in a school environment organized around test preparation and standardized assessments?
Discussion Questions
- What kind of impact has CNI had on Harvest School culture? How do you know? What else could affect school culture?
- How can two-way communication and parent participation could further be developed at Harvest?
- What initiative can we take regarding curriculum so that students can learn the information without getting learning or test anxiety?
- How does the emphasis of teaching “Crunch Time” limit access to creative, enriched experiences that encourage and elicit higher-level thinking and discussion opportunities? Are these ways to include these kinds of activities while teaching “Crunch Time”? Explain.
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By
Peggy Gordon
TNLI
Affiliate:
Miami (FL)
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