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Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School is a K–8 tuition-based campus laboratory school affiliated with the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1931, Falk has provided a learning environment that is grounded in community, diversity, progressive and experiential education, and focused, meaningful engagement between students ...
- Falk Laboratory School - University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Fanny Edel Falk Elementary is a K-8 tuition-based campus...
- Mission and Philosophy | Falk Laboratory School
The vision, mission, and philosophy of Fanny Edel Falk...
- Falk School - University of Pittsburgh
Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School is a K-8 tuition-based...
- Jill Sarada - University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Jill Sarada. Director, Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School....
- Falk Laboratory School
From yoga classes and experiences in the Falk Woods to...
- Falk Laboratory School - University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Fanny Edel Falk Elementary is a K-8 tuition-based campus laboratory school affiliated with the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1931, Falk has been known for providing a learning environment that is grounded in community, diversity, progressive and experiential education, individualized instruction and a low ...
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The Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School, or simply the Falk School, is a private kindergarten through eighth grade laboratory school of the University of Pittsburgh. It is located on the University of Pittsburgh's upper campus on Allequippa St. Charter.
From yoga classes and experiences in the Falk Woods to making in the WonderLab, a Falk Lab School education is defined by authentic learning experiences that address the social, emotional, and academic needs of each student.
- Vision
- Mission
- Philosophy
- Four Educational Assumptions
- Five Laboratory School Functions
- Wishes For Our Children
Falk Laboratory School's vision: We envision a world where education supports each individual’s fullest development, promotes an inclusive and nurturing community, encourages engaged global citizenship, and ignites lifelong learning.
Falk School’s mission is to be a progressive, experimental, and demonstration elementary school. Therefore we: 1. Educate students in grades K-8 using instructional methods and materials that promote inquiry, actively engage students in their learning, and respond to individual students’ interests and needs. 2. Provide opportunities for pre-service...
Educational theory at Falk School conceives of the school as a center of inquiry where learning takes place at every level. Children, teacher trainees, faculty, parents, and administrators all engage in the quest for knowledge. For each constituency, emphases are placed upon what is learned, why it is learned, and how it is learned. The approach ha...
Experiential Education: As a laboratory school, Falk follows the model of experiential education, which emphasizes prior knowledge and shared experiences as central to all learning. Experiential ed...Progressivism: Humans are social and learn best in real-life activities with other people. Progressive education views learning as multi-sensory. Children learn best by solving real problems and a...Constructivism: People construct meaning from current knowledge structures. Constructivism values developmentally appropriate learning initiated and directed by the learner.Critical Thinking: In a democratic society, students need to develop the habit of questioning agendas, rhetoric, and ideas.As the laboratory school of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Falk is a site for five types of activities that are key to the development of excellence in education: 1. Education: Our primary goal is to educate students using the above educational assumptions to guide and inspire us. 2. Research: Educational research may be conducte...
In 2001, the faculty at Falk created a supporting document that captures the essence of Falk and places us in a more visionary context. This vision seeks to answer the question “What do we wish for our children?” This document guides school decision-making and planning. Learn About These Wishes
Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School is a K-8 tuition-based campus laboratory school affiliated with the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1931, Falk has been known for providing a learning environment that is grounded in community, diversity, progressive and experiential education, individualized instruction and a low ...
Jill Sarada. Director, Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School. Jill Sarada is the Director of Falk Laboratory School, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prior to this role, she served as Interim Director (2021-2022), Assistant Director (2019 – 2021), Director of Admissions (2014-2019), and Kindergarten teacher (1999 – 2016).
