An Exploration of Student Autonomy
Rita Wahba
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Analytic Essay
Introduction - Foundation of Inquiry Question
Theoretical Framework
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Benefits of Autonomy
How Can Students Have Autonomy in School?
Implementing the Inquiry Project
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Student Suggestions for Increasing Autonomy
My Reaction
Group Project: Martin Luther's 95 Theses
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Group 1
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Drawing of St. Peter's Church
Analysis of Group #1
Group 2
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Luther's 95 Theses: Skit Presentation
Implications for the Future
Reaction to Group Work
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Group Work
Group Work
Implications for the Future
Mock Trial: Galileo Galilei
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Preparation for the Mock Trial - Foundational Work
Role Assignments
Galileo's Mock Trial: Classroom
Student Written Testimonies and Statements
The Trial
Reactions to the Trial
Student Reactions to Galileo's Trial: Response #1
Student Reactions to Galileo's Mock Trial: Response #2
Student Reactions to Galileo's Mock Trial Response #3
Implications for the Future
Outlining: Age of Exploration
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Implementing the Lesson, Part I
Implementing the Lesson, Part II
Implementing the Lesson, Part III
Implementing the Lesson, Part IV
Implications for the Future
Student Reactions to Autonomy
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Student Responses to the Survey: February
Student Responses to the Survey: March
Student Responses to the Quick Write: April
Ongoing Inquiry
References
Artifacts
Times that Students Enjoyed Learning
Student Suggestions for Increasing Autonomy
Drawing of St. Peter's Church
Luther's 95 Theses: Skit Presentation
Reaction to Group Work
Lesson Plan - Mock Trial: Galileo Galilei
Preparation for Mock Trial
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Information from the Mock Trial Guide
Galileo's Mock Trial: Classroom Setup
General Roles for Galileo's Mock Trial
Specific Roles for Galileo's Mock Trial
Student Written Testimonies and Statements
The Trial
Student Reactions to Galileo's Mock Trial
Age of Exploration
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Lesson Plan
Direct Instruction: Outlines produced by the class working together
Guided Instruction
Individual Work
Student Created Outlines during the "Flipped Classroom"
Student Reactions to Autonomy
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Student Responses to the Survey: February
Student Responses to the Survey: March
Student Responses to the Quick Write: April
Unit Plan
Day 1
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Project Change It!
Relevant PowerPoint Slides
Day 2
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Sources: Why Italy?
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 3
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Graphic Organizer
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 4
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Renaissance Thinkers
Cornell Notes: Machiavelli
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Edited Excerpt of The Prince
Day 5
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Rubric
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 6
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Graphic Organizer
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 7
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English Reformation Video
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 8
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TABA Chart: Astronomy
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 9
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Scientific Revolution Graphic Organizer
Relevant Powerpoint Slides
Day 10
Annotated Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan - Ancient Egypt
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Powerpoint Slides
Graphic Organizers
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Web Diagram
Map
Cause and Effect Homework Chart
Analysis of Lesson
Annotations and Reflections
An Inquiry Project by Rita Wahba
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
April 2013
Analytic Essay
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Unit Plan
Annotated Lesson Plan