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SENIOR PROJECT:SENIOR PROJECT:
A Model Approach A Model Approach for for
Engaging SeniorsEngaging Seniors
JaniceJanice Dreis and Larry RehageDreis and Larry Rehage Copyright 2006Copyright 2006
Seniors Engaged?Seniors Engaged?(video)(video)
What are the What are the issues/problems regarding issues/problems regarding
the senior year?the senior year?
DISENGAGEMENTDISENGAGEMENT
Challenges of the Senior YearChallenges of the Senior Year
Early admissions to collegeEarly admissions to college Lack of relevanceLack of relevance Few opportunities for self-directed learningFew opportunities for self-directed learning Same old routine Same old routine Outgrown the institutional structuresOutgrown the institutional structures ““Game Over”Game Over”
Reference National Commission on the Senior Year - 2000Reference National Commission on the Senior Year - 2000
Key PremisesKey PremisesSeniors areSeniors are
• In transitionIn transition• Capable peopleCapable people• In need of new experiencesIn need of new experiences• Ready to apply what they have learned to Ready to apply what they have learned to
the real world the real world • Eager to have a voice in what they learnEager to have a voice in what they learn• In need of adult interaction and In need of adult interaction and
mentoringmentoring
Four Programs thatFour Programs thatPrepare for Transition andPrepare for Transition and
Enhance EngagementEnhance Engagement
1. Senior Guidance Plan/ Institute1. Senior Guidance Plan/ Institute
2. Senior Instructional Leadership Corps (SILC)2. Senior Instructional Leadership Corps (SILC)
3. Senior Project3. Senior Project
4. Year-long Senior Service Project4. Year-long Senior Service Project
Senior ProjectSenior Project
Concept dates back at least to the late 1960’sConcept dates back at least to the late 1960’s Many types of programs – “huge differences”Many types of programs – “huge differences” Key models: Medford, Oregon; Evanston, Illinois Key models: Medford, Oregon; Evanston, Illinois Common componentsCommon components
– ResearchResearch
– Student directedStudent directed
– ExperientialExperiential
– Final semesterFinal semester
– Presentation of learningPresentation of learning
SENIOR PROJECTSENIOR PROJECT
A five week experiential project in the final quarterA five week experiential project in the final quarter
Beyond the classroom wallsBeyond the classroom walls
Under the guidance of a community sponsorUnder the guidance of a community sponsor
Spirit of EngagementSpirit of Engagement(video)(video)
Senior ProjectSenior Project RationaleRationale
– Offers an antidote for senioritisOffers an antidote for senioritis– Encourages independence, responsibility, self-advocacyEncourages independence, responsibility, self-advocacy– Provides transition into the “real” worldProvides transition into the “real” world– Promotes self-directed learningPromotes self-directed learning
Types of Projects Types of Projects
CreativeCreative CareerCareer Service Service AcademicAcademic
The Process The Process
Choose Choose StaffStaff Consultant/MentorConsultant/Mentor
Find a Find a Community SponsorCommunity Sponsor
Write aWrite a Proposal Proposal
Meet withMeet with Evaluation Committee Evaluation Committee
CompleteComplete Project Experience Project Experience
Present to Present to Evaluation CommitteeEvaluation Committee
Create aCreate a Project Exhibition Project Exhibition
BenefitsBenefits
Engages seniors in dynamic, student-driven learning Engages seniors in dynamic, student-driven learning experiences beyond the classroom wallsexperiences beyond the classroom walls
Fosters new dimensions of faculty/staff collegialityFosters new dimensions of faculty/staff collegiality Integrates parent community into educational programIntegrates parent community into educational program Encourages educational partnerships with the wider Encourages educational partnerships with the wider
communitycommunity Provides unique leadership opportunities for seniorsProvides unique leadership opportunities for seniors Creates a rejuvenating and vital transition to the next stage Creates a rejuvenating and vital transition to the next stage
of lifeof life
Senior ProjectSenior Project(video)(video)
Role of Project ConsultantRole of Project Consultant
Helps design project conceptHelps design project concept Helps articulate goals and activities Helps articulate goals and activities Oversees proposal writing processOversees proposal writing process Communicates regularly with Community Communicates regularly with Community
Sponsor during ProjectSponsor during Project Meets weekly with senior during ProjectMeets weekly with senior during Project
Role of Community SponsorRole of Community Sponsor
Helps develop goals and activitiesHelps develop goals and activities Supervises senior at Project siteSupervises senior at Project site Communicates regularly with ConsultantCommunicates regularly with Consultant Validates weekly timesheets Validates weekly timesheets Evaluates senior’s work on ProjectEvaluates senior’s work on Project
Evaluation CommitteesEvaluation Committees
Composed of -Composed of -
Two teachers/staff membersTwo teachers/staff members
Two community membersTwo community members
One senior (serves as chair)One senior (serves as chair)
Each committee evaluates five senior Each committee evaluates five senior projectsprojects
EvaluationEvaluation
Daily log Daily log Weekly reflectionsWeekly reflections Time sheetsTime sheets Sponsor EvaluationSponsor Evaluation Self-Evaluation Self-Evaluation Final Exit ConferenceFinal Exit Conference ExhibitionExhibition
Failsafe MonitoringFailsafe Monitoring
Regular communication between Regular communication between Consultant and Community SponsorConsultant and Community Sponsor
Weekly meetings between seniors and Weekly meetings between seniors and ConsultantsConsultants
Evaluation Committee members visit Evaluation Committee members visit Project sitesProject sites
Signed weekly timesheets Signed weekly timesheets Coordinators intervene when necessaryCoordinators intervene when necessary
Role of CoordinatorsRole of Coordinators
Establish timeline and schedule all activitiesEstablish timeline and schedule all activities Solicit school and community supportSolicit school and community support Foster student interest Foster student interest Conduct training workshops for evaluators and Conduct training workshops for evaluators and
consultantsconsultants Recruit and form evaluation committees and Recruit and form evaluation committees and
coordinate Proposal Evaluations coordinate Proposal Evaluations Collect all project evaluation materials and Collect all project evaluation materials and
distribute to evaluation committeesdistribute to evaluation committees Coordinate final Exit Conference and ExhibitionCoordinate final Exit Conference and Exhibition Monitor and evaluate all phases of programMonitor and evaluate all phases of program
ReferenceReference
Dreis, J. and Rehage, L. (2006). Senior Projectt. Retrieved from http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:kuSceqyXs0AJ:www.nsee.org/conf_downloads/60-Minute_Senior_Project_Dreis_Rehage.ppt+Senior+Project+ppt&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjz_iCIVSug4TPM93pTLGuChMCZzQnqatatSvDidFaWm_AhCbyYTW-4RR5nL6D96PrTb-BDf3hQ7b9kjdcSTnUS_fs8XWUX5CMKlZ94Jxe-X3p_189EUNjAZKFYLoYQU1-78ZEc&sig=AHIEtbQ2btJxTHnJYHaVAq4EIsAI1be6IA