Jane WilsonWritten by Jane Wilson, Assistant Principal and Head of the Middle School at Paralowie R-12 School, it describes Supersize Me with Science, a project that addressed the following research question: “How does authentic assessment, when used with student-centred learning about dietary habits and global food issues, help empower students to become more discerning about their diet and more active participants in society?”

Jane discusses issues relating to the school context, her professional identity, the influence of youth culture, teacher research, science curriculum, pedagogical theory and approach, and some of the findings that have emerged from the project. She also provides examples of the task sheets that were used and outlines some of the future directions that might be taken. To read or download this Snapshot click the link below.