In interdisciplinary learning, it is important for students to see their work in the world around them. Whether that is at the level of the classroom, town, state, or beyond, it helps students share their learning and receive feedback from their communities. These opportunities also allow for community involvement, which is a keystone of the Maine school experience.
Authentic Audience
Authentic audiences are a key part of interdisciplinary instruction since they give students a purpose for their work. This short video gives actionable tips for developing authentic audiences.
Resources
- Creating Authentic Audiences for Student Work — Low to high-prep ways to incorporate an authentic audience in the classroom.
- Sharing Student Work Beyond the Classroom — The Share Your Learning Campaign and ideas for including an authentic audience.
- How to Prepare Students for Explaining their Work in Public — Ideas for preparing students to share their learning with an authentic audience.