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Turning Learning into an Adventure!

10/14/2019

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As we returned to school this fall, we heard from students about the many adventures they experienced during the summer months. We learned about students who traveled to different countries, put their language skills to the test, and experienced new foods, cultures, and traditions. We heard stories about zip-lining, white water rafting, escape rooms, and SCUBA diving. We learned about new jobs, meeting new people, learning to drive, going away to camp, traveling to out-of-state athletic tournaments, college tours, and so much more. In each of these stories, it was easy to see the sense of excitement, wonder, challenge, enjoyment, and - yes - learning that came through these experiences. ​
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As educators, the dilemma we face is whether we believe students need to check the sense of adventure found in these stories at the doors of our school. Do we believe in creating learning experiences that students look forward to as much as summer vacation? Are we committed to bringing an aspirational vision of school to life? 

In all of our schools, educators are working to find ways to respond to these challenges. At Nipmuc Regional, one way we are answering these questions is through the creation of Learning Adventures. 

Learning Adventures are non-traditional learning experiences that are fun, active, and build the skills needed for success in the real world. Throughout the year, students and teachers will work together to co-construct Learning Adventures in courses across all departments - finding active, innovative, and meaningful ways to ignite students’ curiosity and develop the competence and confidence needed for success in the world beyond our campus.
While we will develop Learning Adventures in Nipmuc’s courses, we’re also excited to develop district-wide Learning Adventures. Through the support of the Mendon-Upton Education Foundation, this year a team of 8 elementary students, 8 middle school students, 8 high school students, and educators from each school in the district will design, plan, and explore their own Learning Adventure. Through these non-traditional learning experiences, they will show us how we can reimagine our curriculum in order to bring the MURSD Portrait of a Learner to life. 

Beginning this week, we’ve begun the process of seeking student and faculty volunteers to join our adventure. Will they learn to sail? Climb a mountain? Explore an urban adventure? Our team will choose their own adventure! 

Learning Adventures are one way we’re looking to reimagine what learning looks like in our school. What are some of the ways that your schools have taken on this challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Roy Shanta link
8/16/2020 11:40:59 pm

Thanks for sharing interesting topic. I am schools teacher in canada. I always teach my students about different type of adventure. Such as- swimming, climbing, hunting & how to protect yourself when nobody beside you. I gather lots of effective things in your post. I want next your publish this type of post. Thank you :)

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