Peoples Academy Middle Level || TIIE Learning Lab

1. Intro and background, beliefs, answers to 3 framing questions could show final image of what personalization means video (without face) of introducing  2.

  Students decided that they wanted to raise money during the holiday season to present a gift card to our custodian for all that she does for us.  The idea to tape me to the wall was very student-generated.  The teacher had very little input. 1. How am I doing with scheduling a visit to one of my colleagues’ Learning Labs, and  what are my next steps? I haven’t been doing very well with scheduling a visit to one of my colleagues’ Learning Labs;  to personify my calendar, it has exceeded proficient on the Worthy Adversary Learning Scale.  Although things have been tough, I’m hopeful that the new year will bring with more opportunities  to achieve workflow.  Each of our cohort schools offers an important piece of the personalization  puzzle. I wish I could visit ALL of the schools.  Narrowing my scope, I’d like to visit Lamoille,  Cabot and Essex in the coming weeks. After the break, we’ll begin OT 2.0 in t...

Personalization We began the year with some short "identity" activities which provided my students and I the time to get to know each other. We used meaningful circles and developmental design team building lessons during TA (a 25 minute morning advisory) and 2 days a week in Opportunity Time (a 45 minute class at the end of the day) then celebrated our team Elmore State Park where we participated in team challenges, a BBQ, and play. Currently, in Opportunity Time (OT), students have begun investigating " what makes you interesting " by learning from the experts, interviewing each other, and completing a few personal interest surveys. Next, students are setting a personal goal to do one of the following: 1.  Choose ONE thing that makes you interesting to show off, design and implement a project, and present to your teammates 2.  Choose ONE thing that you would like to add to your list of things that make you interesting, design and complete a project, and ...

Elements of Learning Lab Profiles                                                                                                    Crazy Hair Day Who I Am I'm Shaun Noonan and I primarily teach 7th and 8th grade students at Peoples Academy Middle Level in Morrisville, Vermont.  I feel lucky to be a part of such a hardworking and caring faculty that is willing to take on anything to try to enhance students' learning opportunities.    My Borrowed Mantra (Thank you Nel...

Who I Am 3-5 sentence description of where / whom / what you teach. Peoples Academy is a small public school with a private school name located in beautiful Morrisville, Vermont.  I am fortunate to be part of a three person teaching team with only 48 students!  I teach 5th + 6th Grade Humanities. My Mantra  & Core Beliefs A Few Pivotal Moments Being a part of the original Alpha Program at the Shelburne Middle School is where I learned how to collaborate, be independent, experience freedom, benefit from having voice and choice Shelburne Supermarket: SSMKT was really not a supermarket, but rather a “yuppie” market catering mostly to the wealthy.  Brad + Steve (owner's) taught me the importance of hard work and how to choose the right wine for any meal.  They also taught me that keeping the customers happy was more important than making a quick buck. Teaching In China: In the mid 1990’s, as part of a teacher exchange program betwe...

Who I am.. .      Teaching fifth and sixth grade science is a new, welcoming experience where I encourage inquisitive investigation, cooperative problem solving, and a curiosity for how the world works.  My love for science brought me to Peoples Academy Middle Level in Morrisville, Vermont two years ago; previously I taught in Missouri and Vermont, seventh through twelfth grade sciences.   A few Pivotal Moments... and how these moments show as an educator that I believe in... enjoying what you teach and laughing with your students. being patient. setting high expectations while helping children achieve. building strong relationships with students and parents. having a variety of learning opportunities. My mantra... Our  Learning  Space Our Science Belief Statement Students engaged in     mini challenges to    develop problem solving     skills and...