July 2007 — Case Studies
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Curriculum-Based Reform :: Missouri
McGowan uses archived video clips that take his high school students on a two-week journey through history, geography, civics, and current events. They will learn more about cultural, political, and economic factors surrounding the United States and its image across the globe than can be revealed in textbooks.
Meanwhile, back in Mr. McGowan’s classroom, students are deeply engrossed in unraveling the very real-world situation that captured their attention earlier in the day. Working in collaborative groups, they are brainstorming solutions to the hostage situation that their peers in a neighboring language arts class will evaluate based on persuasive merit. Two solutions will be selected for presentation to the principal and student council. The winning solution will become the basis for the school’s entry in a national competition devoted to real-world problem solving.
-Monica Beglau is the director of the eMints National Center in Columbia, MO.
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