Diverse Horizons: Exploratory Learning Program for Adolescents
Explore new talents and interests with an exploratory learning program that offers varied experiences in creative environments, aiming to meet physical, emotional, and intellectual needs while fostering self-confidence. Discover the advantages and formats of exploratory learning through a mini-course and student choice electives.
Diverse Horizons: Exploratory Learning Program for Adolescents
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Exploratory and Service Learning CallenGrulkowski, Reid Jordan, KoreyRottscheit, Kassie Kuehn
Exploratory Learning • A program that offers experiences in a wide variety of areas. It allows student an opportunity to experiment with ideas, concepts, and activities in different learning environments
Three Goals of E.L. • To meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the adolescent. • To allow for creativity and exploration • To help students develop a positive self-concept
Mini Course • Please follow your instructor. • Scalene-Kassie • Isosceles- Reid • Equilateral- Callen
Advantages We Came Up With • Breaks the monotony of traditional core classes. • Provides students with choices. • Peaks their interest. • Gives all students a chance to excel. • Helps students to explore new talents and pursuits.
Exploratory Learning Format Vocational Training Introductory mini-courses Home Economics Industrial Arts Art Foreign Language Line-Dancing Calligraphy Soccer Board Games
Exploratory Learning Format Student Choice Required Electives Students get to choose from a list of many options. Students have little to no choice in their elective courses.
Exploratory Learning Format • Time • Year long courses meeting 2-3 times a week • Trimester or semester courses that switch at the end of the term. • Exploratory Learning Day/Week
Successful Exploratory Program Parks Middle School, Baltimore
Challenges • Facilities • Instructors • Justification • Scheduling • Conflict/Reluctance • $$$