The emphasis is placed on the
emotional, social and cogn
itive
development of the individual.
A positive self-esteem is encouraged and facilitated.
Social skills are developed and enhanced.
Much of the curriculum is based on the interests of the students.
Students are involved in guided open-ended learning experiences.
The responsibilities for learning are placed on learners.
Students need and are provided experiences which allow them to become life-long learners.
Teachers are mentors and facilitators of the learning process as well as dispensers of knowledge.
Learning is cross-disciplinary.
Students develop appropriate questioning techniques.
Varied responses are sought from students.
Content topics are broad based, with emphasis on major themes, current events, problems, issues and ideas.
Time and space restrictions are removed for in-depth learning.
Students develop new and unique products.
Students use varied resources in the development of in-studies.
Cultural activities provide new and unique growth experiences.
Seminars and in-depth studies are essential components of the learning process.
Completion and presentation of studies are integral in the learning process.
Mentorships provide adult role models, active support and individual instruction and facilitation.
Higher level thinking skills are integrated, re-enforced and demonstrated in the learning process.
