AVID Tutoring, Service-learning and Public School Partnerships in Philadelphia
IMPACT Conference, 2012
Program Focus:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and the effects on Philadelphia public schools in 2011-2012
Objectives:
Explore the K-16 continuum through the components of strong university-school partnerships, college students’ role in “college access” work and the importance of supporting public schools.
Presenters:
Liz Shriver: PHENND, University of Pennsylvania
Julia Ransom: Temple University
Alex Keene: Arcadia University
Brittney Sampson: Bryn Mawr College
Quick Write
Explore your opinions, goals and assumptions about education and our role as college students working in K-12 schools.
Eco-Map Your Program
- Microsystem: Individual relationships or close relationships that affect day-to-day functioning.
- Mesosystem: Bigger influences like peer groups at a school or local administration for your university.
- Macrosystem: Large “systems” like state or federal government, the school district as a whole (not individuals within it).
- What steps do you take?
- What is one an issue or challenge you face with your program and what is one "best practice" you are using?
- What resources can you identify on your campus to help you address your challenge?
- What next steps would you like to take for your program?
Mission Statement Challenge: What are our main goals as college students working with K-12 students in our community?
Education from K-16: Every step counts.
Create your own eco-map of your influence and the relationships that are involved in your program.
Reflection to Action
Academic service-learning
Solving problems with support!
Active participation through Project-based learning
Personal reflection and
goal setting
side-by-side learning
Leadership and professional devleopment
Envisioning the future!
Instilling curiosity by involving the entire campus!