Author Archives: Adventure Champion

Session length: 15-30 minutes Target ages: 8-12 years old Learner Type: collaborator Knowledge source: Topic of study is chosen in conjunction with educator. The educator ensure that all resources are available to the student. Recording tactic: Student records the outline notes with assistance Primary outcome: Students produce an original piece of work from the experiance

Session length: 10-20 minutes Target ages: 5-8 years (early reader) or life skills adult Learner Type: emergent Knowledge source: Educator chooses a topic with student in mind. Educator sets up a successful learning path. Recording tactic: Educator records most notes with some contributions from the student Primary outcome: Student’s produced work can be identified asContinue reading “Level 2 learner”

Session length: 5-15 minutes Target ages: 1-5 years old (non reader) or Life skills adult Learner Type: Dependant Knowledge source: Topic chosen by educator, success dictated by educator Recording tactic: educator records all notes Primary outcome: occupied and informed learner; low demand outcome Educators are able to fully define what the topic is and whatContinue reading “Level 1 Learner”

In the summary area at the end of this book you will be able to list your sources.    There are three types: Primary: You encounter the original source Original work (Interviews, speeches, diaries, first person websites),  Creative work (photographs)  Relics Secondary: Biographies, essays, textbooks, journals, 3rd person websites & books Tertiary: Almanacs, dictionaries, handbooksContinue reading “Sourcing your Knowledge”

In order to complete your workbook, you will first create an outline.  Outlines give you a chance to see what you want to embark on.  It can be intimidating to plan for a large course of study but by breaking it into chunks it becomes more manageable. The brainstorming session will help you get going. Continue reading “Outlining your Plan”

Taking this on: Syllabus: Those who have ever seen a syllabus for a long course know how overwhelming it looks on the outset. Creating an outline is similar to a syllabus. It might seem overwhelming but knowing the task will help you stay on track. Goal setting: Each mini unit introduces a way of goalContinue reading “Creating Plans”

How to start your expedition