EAST Student Standards

• Take responsibility for self-directed learning.

  • Students identify that they are responsible for determining the steps they need to take to complete a task.

  • Students are able to accurately explain the steps they need to take to acquire the knowledge necessary to complete the task.

  • Students are able to access a variety of resources and apply new knowledge to successfully complete the selected task.

  • Students are able to analyze the situation and redefine strategies to address increasingly complex tasks.

  • Students are able to design original creative approaches to various tasks by developing additional strategies or skills.

  • Students are able to evaluate the appropriateness of action taken.

• Ethically apply resources and problem-solving strategies to real-world problems.

  • Students are able to identify real-world problems.

  • Students are able to describe resources and strategies to address a specific problem.

  • Students are able to apply a variety of resources to real-world problems.

  • Students are able to analyze the situation and determine how to use problem-solving strategies without violating laws or the rights/needs of others.

  • Students make significant progress toward addressing real-world problems within ethical standards.

  • Students are able to evaluate the appropriateness of action taken.

• Collaborate as a productive team member.

  • Students can recognize the value of participating in a team.

  • Students can understand and appreciate the skills of diverse team members.

  • Students can participate as an active team member in various roles.

  • Students can analyze the group process and draw from team members to enhance the utilization of team members’ skills.

  • Students actively support the creation of a team environment that values collaboration and interdependency while respecting the opinions and contributions of others.

  • Students can judge their contribution to the progress and accomplishments of the team and adjust their behavior accordingly.

• Research and evaluate resources to determine their validity and relevance.

  • Students understand the importance of valid and relevant resources.

  • Students describe the research process, including how to determine validity and relevance.

  • Students use an adequate number and variety of research sources.

  • Students analyze resources to determine their validity and relevance.

  • Students will use research to address real-world problems with original solutions without plagiarizing.

  • Students evaluate the effectiveness, validity, and relevance of their research.

• Communicate with a variety of audiences using multiple modes.

  • Students are able to identify appropriate communication modes based on the audience.

  • Students are able to explain the communication issues accurately for the specific audience.

  • Students are able to communicate with the specific audience using appropriate technology.

  • Students are able to receive feedback and modify their communication based upon responses from various audiences.

  • Students are able to design and create original responses based upon the goals of the communication.

  • Students are able to evaluate their communication efforts to determine if the communication was effective and if modifications are needed.

• Develop solutions to community-based problems using emerging technology within the context of service-learning projects

  • Students will be able to identify community problems.

  • Students will be able to collect data and explain the problem accurately and concisely.

  • Students will be able to interpret and use relevant data and technologies to construct a solution.

  • Students will be able to compare and illustrate multiple solutions using various technologies.

  • Students will be able to design original solutions using increasingly complex technologies.

  • Students will be able to evaluate and recommend the best solution.

• Demonstrate confidence in their own abilities to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

  • Students recognize their abilities.

  • Students have confidence in their perceived ability to contribute to challenges.

  • Students contribute to the community without regard to personal gain.

  • Students demonstrate new confidence in their ability to meet challenges in an ambiguous environment.

  • Students have an increased willingness to accept risks for personal improvement.

  • Students will reflect on their abilities and set new goals for continuous personal improvement and contributions to society.