09 annual report 10 - UCLA Lab School

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Program Highlights from This Year Investing in Teachers With support from the Caro and Grand families, teacher Genevieve D’Arcy joined an Earthwatch expedition to Masaya, Nicaragua, to study the impact of volcanic emissions on the environment. She’s drawing on that experience as she works with colleagues to develop improved methods for teaching children about earth science and conservation. Sparking Insight and Imagination Together with the Cotsen Family Foundation, we launched the Cotsen Library of Congress Primary Source Project, which will help teachers design high-quality instruction that encourages active learning and improves critical thinking skills. Group leaders kicked off the program with a trip to Washington, D.C. to explore materials at the library called the world’s preeminent reservoir of knowledge. Harnessing the Best of Digital Learning We increased our use of SMART Board technology to include 90% of classrooms in the Primary through Upper levels. UCLA Lab School students of all ages use technology as a tool to show what they know and deepen their understanding of the curriculum. From Early Childhood students using Pixie to illustrate plant germination, to Upper students creating videos about the science of weather, our program continues to serve as a model for how age-appropriate tools can help children increase their learning power.
Engaging Local Educators Educator Days, a new outreach program, brought more than 200 educators from 40 schools to observe instruction in literacy, project-based learning, CGI math and learning in two languages. The program offers a unique opportunity to see constructivist teaching methods in action. As one attendee said, To observe incredibly proficient professionals expressing their craft was powerful! Conducting Research that Benefits Children Researchers and teachers continued work on projects to help educators better understand children’s learning and development. Just some of the areas they explored this year were learning math through a problem-oriented approach, using inquiry and data modeling in science, and understanding cultural geography through the evolution of popular music. Our student ethnicity continued to show our commitment to diversity: 09 % African American 01 % American Indian 08 % Asian 33 % Caucasian 19 % Latino 01 % African American-Caucasian 05 % Asian-Caucasian 09 % Latino-Caucasian 15 % other ethnicities “An integral part of GSE&IS, UCLA Lab School plays a vital role in understanding how we can help students meet the challenges of a complex, global society.” — Aimée Dorr, Dean of UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies 5
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