Module 2-1 -134learning packets, and moving toward student initiated contracts with increasing freedom and responsibility for self-management. All work assignments or contracts should meet the following criteria:
1. The objectives should be clearly identified and defined
within limits that are understood by the teacher and
students.
2. The student should have demonstrated readiness for the
type of activity chosen in terms of his ability to
achieve under self-direction.
3. The resources and materials to be used should be
described, and their appropriateness and accessibility
determined.
4. The methods and procedures need to be stated defining
the place of activity, type of activity, amount of time
to be allotted, and other factors that would be relevant.
5. A criteria for evaluation needs to be set with established
check points for studies of any length.
C. ACTIVITY PROGRAMS: Each middle school should go about planning special interests activities supplementing the basic curriculum areas and scheduled independently of classes. Suggested steps in planning are as follows:
1. State goals and objectives to be achieved by the activity
program.
2. Identify special interests activities suggested by the
faculty.
3. Survey the students relative to their interests in the
activities and others.
4. Survey faculty and community for adult sponsors of possible
activities from above.
5. Identify existing facilities for activities desired and
tentatively planned.
6. Determine the scheduling possibilities for the activities.