Frontiers

Frontiers: A High school science class

What are the frontiers of human exploration and understanding? Frontiers is the final course in the GCE STEAM sequence. In this course, you will study the frontiers of human exploration. Guiding Questions for the three units include: What are the frontiers of sea exploration? What are the frontiers of space exploration? How can technology further…

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Design the Model

Project-based instruction

Design the Model is an opportunity to review and practice the principles that frame Global Learning Models’ curriculum. This course guides educators to thoughtfully create inquiry and project-based curriculum. This intensive workshop requires in-person facilitation and runs for three to five days depending on the number of educators participating and the range of courses being…

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Inquiry and Project-Based Learning 101

Field Experiences

Educators participate in an introductory course to ensure shared language and understanding of core concepts: inquiry and project-based learning, integrated curriculum, courses as investigations, and evaluation (grading vs. feedback). This digital course may be completed independently in approximately 2–3 hours. Facilitated, collaborative discussions are typically 2–3 hours | available in-person and virtual Discover how project-based…

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Model the Learning

Model the Learning Professional Development Course

Educators are expected to model the curriculum they will be teaching by demonstrating mastery of the fundamental concepts introduced in the Internal Investigations, exploring professional connections in the External Investigations, and completing examples of excellence for the Action Projects. An important part of Modeling the Learning is localizing it. Educators may elect to customize the…

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Master the Project

Master the Project Professional Development Course

Educators are guided through the Mastery Project in their dual role as both students and educators. In this way, they appreciate both the learning pathway that their students will travel and they are able to determine which resources best supplement existing course content and assessments. Master the Project invites educators to create examples of excellence…

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