When we first walked through the “hallways” of our new learning communities, 2B and 2C, we had a difficult time imagining how the spaces would be used. Were glass walls going to be a constant distraction? Could 5 teachers and their students really share the commons area effectively? Would there be enough seating in each classroom? We are now a few weeks in, and we have our answers. It works. Don’t ask us how, but it just works. Students figure out where they want to be, how they want to work, and then they just make it happen.
This year, we are teaching a new interdisciplinary course unofficially titled “American Studies.” It blends together the American Literature 1600-present and AP US History courses as well as the American Literature 1800-present and American History courses so that students can truly understand the context of their learning and transfer information from one subject to another. While our classes are not combined on a daily basis, our syllabi and units are aligned and students understand the connection between the two courses.
It has been endlessly exciting to see how our students have responded to this new course structure and the new learning spaces. This blog space will be used to share their experiences and celebrate the incredible work our students are doing.
We welcome you to visit us in LC 2B and 2C, and would be happy to answer any questions about our projects or work. Feel free to get in touch!
Rachel Matz
Krista Laliberte
Erin Cervi
Ken Cameron
10th Grade American Studies Teachers for Learning Communities 10B and 10C.
This year, we are teaching a new interdisciplinary course unofficially titled “American Studies.” It blends together the American Literature 1600-present and AP US History courses as well as the American Literature 1800-present and American History courses so that students can truly understand the context of their learning and transfer information from one subject to another. While our classes are not combined on a daily basis, our syllabi and units are aligned and students understand the connection between the two courses.
It has been endlessly exciting to see how our students have responded to this new course structure and the new learning spaces. This blog space will be used to share their experiences and celebrate the incredible work our students are doing.
We welcome you to visit us in LC 2B and 2C, and would be happy to answer any questions about our projects or work. Feel free to get in touch!
Rachel Matz
Krista Laliberte
Erin Cervi
Ken Cameron
10th Grade American Studies Teachers for Learning Communities 10B and 10C.