Novelty and Variety
DESIGN QUALITIES

Naperville Community Unit School
District 203

Affiliation

Description/Indicators/Questions

Students have ongoing learning opportunities in the community.

In what ways do students see a connection between the work and the real world?
Parents and community members work with students in the classroom.

How are the tasks designed in ways that encourage cooperative action among students and adults?
Group skills are fully developed, i.e., cooperative learning.

How are the tasks designed in ways that encourage cooperative action among students and adults?
In what ways do the products require cooperative action to complete?
How does the teacher describe the rational for grouping?
How do small group instruction configurations change?
How often do grouping configurations change?
Technology is used to build a cooperative network among students, staff, and community members.

In what ways can students describe how the use of technology improves the quality of the product?
True application exists in which the concepts can be connected to everyday situations (authentic learning)?

In what ways do the students see a connection between the work and the real world?

Schoolwork is available for viewing in the district and community.

What opportunities exist for community members to view student work and provide feedback?

Parents are directly involved in student work and projects.

How are the tasks designed in ways that encourage cooperative action among students and adults?
Students are encouraged to become involved in group activities.

How are the tasks designed in ways that encourage cooperative action among students and adults?
In what ways do the products require cooperative action to complete?
Learning at home is promoted.

How are the tasks designed in ways that encourage cooperative action among students and adults?

Naperville Community Unit School District #203
September 27, 2001