Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba Charter School is founded on a clear instructional philosophy with regard to instruction that will raise test scores and address variant student needs and learning style preferences. Teachers are trained by both school leaders and regional partners to use effective strategies that provide extensive opportunities for student learning. It is our objective to ensure all students are actively engaged in the learning process. Our focus is on the building and maintaining family and community. African centered education is based on character, kindness, individual development and community progress.  The African experience is the basis of universal comparisons for all core subjects. Factors include:

• Making Instructional Connections
• Task Engagement
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Higher Order Thinking
• Culturally Appropriate, Proactive Classroom Management
• Effective Learning Activities

INSTRUCTION

The faculty and staff of Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba Charter School maintain a holistic learning experience in student centered environments.    A variety of research based instructional strategies are utilized based on trends revealed through continuous data reviews. We strongly believe that children are born with all the pertinent things in place to become what they were meant to be and that it is our duty to cultivate the genius in their genes.   

• Multi-grade Classrooms
• Call and Response, Daily Affirmations
• Morning Circles
• Sustained Silent Reading
• Differentiated Instruction
• Hands on learning opportunities
• Flexible Groupings
• Collaborative Learning
• Response to Intervention
• Direct Instruction

 INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

• The African educational model is based on values, with an objective to meet the challenge of filtering out the negative social and personal perceptions in order to explore and develop and understanding of the importance of human values.
• Joy is evident in our work as African Centered educational leaders.
• A variety of field trips are conducted since exposure and travel are vital to the Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba learning experience.
• Our school model holds that African Centered education is the original world view through which success is measured by character.
• We need an annual retreat to solidify our work, to demystify African Centered Education, and to introduce our programs to Africans outside the current cultural community.

EXTRA Curricula Activities:
African Dance Program, percussion instruction, Music program, Arts and Crafts, Field Trips for Learning and Fun.

We participate in all State Testing: ·        

FCAT Writing ·        

FCAT Reading and Math ·        

FCAT Norm Reference

Special Projects·        

Umoja Time ·        

Kindergarten ·         1st Grade·         2nd Grade·         3rd Grade·         4th Grade·         5th Grade·         6th Grade·         7th Grade·         8th Grade