17 August 2008
Documenting improved student achievement and developing strong studio-based learning teacher practices will demonstrate the benefits and effectiveness of the Studio School method. As a process of learning, the richness of the collaborative design studio environment makes it a very appropriate setting for all academic content. The ultimate goal of the Studio School project is to see the studio-based learning pedagogy applied to a full-day school program. It is expected that the proven accomplishments of Studio School will pave the way for continued exploration of the concept with the support of major grant foundations.
Studio School was originally conceived to be created as a stand-alone program on the MSU campus, where students could engage in design projects with University researchers and community professionals, and benefit from the wide array of mentorship opportunities available. The following model of the all-day, stand alone Studio School was first developed at the beginning of the project as a way of seeing the scope required for this kind of success. These ideas were written by a group of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, West Point, and Mississippi State University community members, and are continually under critique for the purpose of a continually better design for Studio School.
Studio School Project Elements:
1. Literacy Intensive STEM Study
2. Digital Literacies as Catalyst for Others
3. Internships
a. Professional Business Interships
b. Research
i. College of Veterinary Medicine
ii. Bagley College of Engineering
iii. College of Forest Resources.
vi. Service Learning
4. Ambiguous Questions in Case-based Learning
5. High Expectations for Performance
6. Juries and Exhibits of Performance
7. Small Group Work
8. Dual Enrollment Potential
9. Relationship Centeredness
10. Counseling Program
11. Personal Design Plans
12. Corporate Health & Wellness Program
Studio School Policies and Procedures:
1. Governance
2. Logistics
3. Selection Process
4. Studio School Staff
5. Academics
6. Assessment & Evaluation
7. Professional Development
8. Budget Options
a. Ideal
b. School-within-a-school
Studio School Research:
1. System Change &/or Improvement
2. Sustainability & Replication
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