Graduate Project Title
Creating a Small Learning Academy at My. Rainier High School
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2005
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Gary Shelly
Second Committee Member
Steven W. Nourse
Third Committee Member
Jack L. McPherson
Abstract
This project examined the essential components of a small learning academy to be established at Mt. Rainier High School. The review of current research found that six components are necessary for a small learning academy to be successful when breaking down large comprehensive high schools into small learning communities. The components that are evaluated include personalization of education, creating studentcentered and authentic curriculum, adaptive teaching strategies, performance-based assessment with high expectations, teacher collaboration and professional development, and strong community connections. The overall purpose of the guide is to focus attention on the components that matter in the establishment of the small learning academies as Mt. Rainier High School attempts to restructure education by breaking down into three or four learning academies.
Recommended Citation
Turner, Gerald A., "Creating a Small Learning Academy at My. Rainier High School" (2005). All Graduate Projects. 888.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/888
Included in
Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Secondary Education Commons