EAST Standards

EAST Student Standards

In EAST, students will improve their ability to…

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 on 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 according

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 increasing 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.