The design for the Knoxville High School began with visioning workshops to determine the desired educational practices and programs to meet the needs of 21st century curriculum and instruction.
- Individual Research/Study Areas
- Lecture Area
- Open Collaboration Area (Teamwork)
- Conference and Presentation Areas
- Lab
- Studio
- Media/Learning
- Fitness/Wellness
- Workforce Development
How do we group learning environments into a cohesive organization that facilitates a seamless delivery of the educational program?
The building is organized into Learning Studios with collaboration areas for students and teachers to interact in a less structured environment. By grouping core academic areas with exploratory spaces and spaces for the self-paced learner, a learning environment was developed providing a responsive setting for the integrated curricular delivery envisioned in "Curriculum 21."
In identifying each of the four studios with one of the "4 C's" (Collaboration, Creative, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Communication), an outcomes-based organization of the educational environment was created.
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- Steve Wilder, Superintendent, Knoxville CUSD #202
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