LEAN will deliver an exceptional academic curriculum through Project Based Learning:
In Project Based Learning (PBL), students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. Rigorous STEM, science and health projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations.
PBL can motivate students who might otherwise find school boring or meaningless. Students gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and standards at the heart of a project. Projects also build vital workplace skills, practical application and lifelong habits of learning. Projects can allow students to address community issues, explore careers, interact with adult mentors, use technology, and present their work to audiences beyond the classroom.
Multidisciplinary Integrated Curriculum:
LEAN Tech Academy will adopt the Multidisciplinary Integrated Curriculum Model from ConnectEd – The California Center for College and Career. The term “integrated curriculum” has many different, sometimes conflicting, meanings to different educators. In the context of the Linked Learning approach, we use integrated curriculum to refer to an instructional method and materials for multidisciplinary teams of teachers to organize their instruction so that students are encouraged to make meaningful connections across subject areas. English, mathematics, science, social studies, and career technical teachers all collaborate to plan and present lessons that center around a central, career–themed issue or problem.
Blended Learning:
LEAN will impart in its students “hybrid,” “technology-mediated instruction. Preparation will be made for its students’ college advancement. LEAN sees this as valuable approach; particularly in the Early College Program. While attending a “brick and mortar” school structure, face-to-face classroom methods will be combined with computer-medicated activities. Proponents of blended learning cite the opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment as two major benefits of this approach.
Professional Development:
LEAN is committed to finding new innovations and breakthroughs in nurturing the spirit of our students. LEAN's students will have the opportunity to partner with local health centers, universities and businesses during their junior and senior year and throughout the summer months. We hope that through these interactions students will learn collaboration, a sense of integrity, respect for others and a strong self-concept.
LEAN Tech will employ other educational logistics including a block schedule and integrated program flexible enough to meet both a school and/or a student’s individual scheduling needs.
In Project Based Learning (PBL), students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. Rigorous STEM, science and health projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations.
PBL can motivate students who might otherwise find school boring or meaningless. Students gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and standards at the heart of a project. Projects also build vital workplace skills, practical application and lifelong habits of learning. Projects can allow students to address community issues, explore careers, interact with adult mentors, use technology, and present their work to audiences beyond the classroom.
Multidisciplinary Integrated Curriculum:
LEAN Tech Academy will adopt the Multidisciplinary Integrated Curriculum Model from ConnectEd – The California Center for College and Career. The term “integrated curriculum” has many different, sometimes conflicting, meanings to different educators. In the context of the Linked Learning approach, we use integrated curriculum to refer to an instructional method and materials for multidisciplinary teams of teachers to organize their instruction so that students are encouraged to make meaningful connections across subject areas. English, mathematics, science, social studies, and career technical teachers all collaborate to plan and present lessons that center around a central, career–themed issue or problem.
Blended Learning:
LEAN will impart in its students “hybrid,” “technology-mediated instruction. Preparation will be made for its students’ college advancement. LEAN sees this as valuable approach; particularly in the Early College Program. While attending a “brick and mortar” school structure, face-to-face classroom methods will be combined with computer-medicated activities. Proponents of blended learning cite the opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment as two major benefits of this approach.
Professional Development:
LEAN is committed to finding new innovations and breakthroughs in nurturing the spirit of our students. LEAN's students will have the opportunity to partner with local health centers, universities and businesses during their junior and senior year and throughout the summer months. We hope that through these interactions students will learn collaboration, a sense of integrity, respect for others and a strong self-concept.
LEAN Tech will employ other educational logistics including a block schedule and integrated program flexible enough to meet both a school and/or a student’s individual scheduling needs.
