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Enhancing Professional Development with Learning Through Objects: A Smithsonian Collaboration

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The Learning with Objects Professional Development Cluster, launched in June 2006 with the Smithsonian Institution, aims to provide K-12 educators and administrators in Delaware, Arkansas, and Wisconsin with innovative professional development opportunities. Beginning in Summer 2007, participants will explore how objects can be integrated into the classroom to enhance learning. The program includes workshops, museum partnerships, and the creation of classroom exhibits, encouraging hands-on, object-based learning. Educators will develop portfolios and participate in showcases to share insights and experiences.

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Enhancing Professional Development with Learning Through Objects: A Smithsonian Collaboration

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  1. Learning With Objects Professional Development Cluster in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Deb Hansen (DDOE) Wendy Modzelewski (DCET) Dusty Shockley (DDOE)

  2. CCSSO and Smithsonian Collaboration • Project announced in June, 2006 • Three pilot sites: Delaware, Arkansas and Wisconsin • Goal: Professional Development and Fellowships to teachers and administrators • Cluster is being funded by the DOE to fulfill the commitment of the pilot

  3. Learning with Objects • 2% Cluster • Start date: Summer 2007 • Partnership with the Smithsonian and local museums statewide

  4. Big Ideas • Learning with Objects • Building and Exhibiting Collections

  5. Essential Questions • How can objects be used as a tool for learning in the classroom? • How can classroom collections help students sort, classify, analyze, and observe their world?

  6. Learning with Objects Cluster Design • Orientation • Visit to the Smithsonian • Learning through Objects • Creating Classroom Exhibits • Analysis of Exhibits • Virtual Collections (Starts August 9) • Backward Design • Orientation to the Delaware Recommended Curriculum • Teacher/Local Museum partnership • Preplanning and interaction with museum Educators from Delaware’s 22 museums • Museum Showcase/Teacher Sharing Event (DDOE/DCET)

  7. Learning with Objects Cluster Participant Products • Create a Museum Take-Along Bag • Implement a standards-aligned unit including • Object-based hands-on learning center for students • Classroom collection • Participate in the Museum Showcase Event • Develop a portfolio with instructional artifacts and reflections

  8. Learning with Objects • Cluster Participants • K-12 educators • Administrators • Cluster Partners • Smithsonian Museum Educators • Local Museum Educators

  9. Partnership Advantages • Focus professional development on object-based learning • Cluster format encourages educator participation • Smithsonian resources • Fostering partnerships with local museums

  10. The Power of Learning with Objects

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