As a result of our two year experience with Project Whaleboat, faculty at Sanborn Regional High School in  Kingston, N.H. developed a learning model that creates an educational environment where students and teachers can excel. The basic philosophy behind the model is that we are all learners. The model is framed in constructivist principles and fueled by computer technology. View an essay that helps to lay the philisophical groundwork for the whaleboat model Failure and learning (.pdf) ------------------------------------------------- Failure and learning (Microsoft Word)

The Whaleboat Model Follows this pathway >Wonder >Find Out >Exhibit Knowledge >Hear Peer Assessment >Learn Self Assessment And uses these supporting philosophies: Computer Technology  Teacher Coaching Student Centered Curriculum To gain: Deeply learned Information  Students who know how to learn Students who know how to think Students who are motivated to work toward quality

Guides: Guide to the Whaleboat Learning Model (.doc) Guide to the Whaleboat Learning Model (.pdf) PW3 Skills

Samples: (pdf) World Class Learners Grading Guide Weekly Plan Weekly Plan Sample Storyboard

Samples (pdf): (cont'd) Contract Final Exam Project Checklist Stackmap Quarter End Self Assessment Critical Friend