Exhibitions of Learning
“As a teacher, doing these projects has pushed me to just be better [... more] flexibility and willingness to be in partnership with my students."
“As a teacher, doing these projects has pushed me to just be better [... more] flexibility and willingness to be in partnership with my students."
-Teacher (Molly) at San Francisco Community School
"It started with one teacher who felt successful, then spread to a few others."
"It started with one teacher who felt successful, then spread to a few others."
-Teacher (? Ben) at Jose Ortega Elementary School
What is an Exhibition of Learning?
What is an Exhibition of Learning?
What are Exhibitions of Learning?
What are Exhibitions of Learning?
Exhibitions of learning are events that celebrate students’ learning and achievements by making them visible to the community. Whether it is getting student work on the walls, showcasing a class project, or hosting a whole-school exhibition with community members and experts, exhibitions put student work and voice at the center.
Foundational Readings:
Foundational Readings:
Exhibitions of Learning in Action
Exhibitions of Learning in Action
Elementary students in Boise, ID demonstrate their learning about birds
Seventh grade students in Portland, ME at a culminating "Small Acts of Courage" event
Agency, Choice, & Voice through Podcasting
Agency, Choice, & Voice through Podcasting
In this video, students and staff from Hoover Middle School share their experience with student created podcasts as a way to amplify student voice, personalize learning through offering choice in topic, and increase student agency through creativity and collaboration.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
District Examples
Downtown
Independence
SFC