1. Idea Concerning Topic: Effect of Capstone project on attitudes toward learning.
1.1. Possible Problem: Student learning isn't connected to "real-world" problem
1.1.1. Problem Refined: student learning follows a predetermined curriculum.
1.2. Possible Problem: Student learning isn't personal
1.2.1. Problem Refined: Students are not allowed to investigate answers to their own questions.
1.3. Possible Problem: All student learning is "required"
1.3.1. Problem Refined: Students have no autonomy as far as what they will learn.
2. Idea Concerning Topic: Teacher training for Capstone.
2.1. Possible Problem: Teacher's don't have experience with Capstone
2.1.1. Problem Refined: Difficult for teachers to assess Capstone without experience with Capstone
2.1.2. Problem Refined:
2.2. Possible Problem: Teacher's are fearful Capstone will be additional work.
2.2.1. Problem Refined: Teacher workload already high
2.2.2. Problem Refined: Reassignment of classes/duties to accommodate Capstone
2.3. Possible Problem: Teacher training for Capstone will not be equal/standardized.
2.3.1. Problem Refined: training sessions/experiences need to be provided by district
2.3.2. Problem Refined:
3. Idea Concerning Topic: Assessment of Capstone
3.1. Possible Problem: Assessing various projects problematic
3.1.1. Problem Refined: rubrics difficult to make due to variation in topic
3.1.2. Problem Refined:
3.2. Possible Problem: Scoring of Capstone may differ between teachers
3.2.1. Problem Refined: difficult to calibrate entire project (not like calibrating a test question or test)
3.2.2. Problem Refined:
3.3. Possible Problem: How can scoring account for variable abilities of students
3.3.1. Problem Refined: different levels of rubric difficult to make.
3.3.2. Problem Refined: difficult for teacher to vary expectations.
4. Idea Concerning Topic: Organization of Program
4.1. Possible Problem: Number of students participating variable
4.1.1. Problem Refined: may not have enough teachers for desired Capstone
4.1.2. Problem Refined:
4.2. Possible Problem: Expertise will vary among Capstone teachers
4.2.1. Problem Refined: Teachers may be difficult to replace
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