AcademicsThe Ohio Academic Standards provide the foundation upon which the academic curriculum at Taft Elementary School is based. We proudly proclaim to be the first STEM Elementary School in the nation. A STEM school is one that encompasses the principles of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and differentiated instruction through science, technology, engineering and math. Taft Elementary is a school that provides opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds to be successful through multiple instructional approaches. In PBL learners are progressively given more and more responsibility for their own education and become increasingly independent of their teacher for their learning. PBL produces independent learners who can continue to learn on their own in life and in their chosen careers. The problems in PBL are designed to challenge learners to develop effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills. UDL helps meet the challenge of diversity by suggesting flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies. Novice learners become expert learners who are:
Through the use of state-of-the-art technology, the partnership established with the community and business partners, and through research-based strategies, students in a STEM school are able to engage, express and represent learning in multiple ways. |
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