The elements are:
The Hero’s Journey
Growth Mindset
Contracts
Mixed ages
The Socratic Method
Trial and Error learning
Excellence
Freedom and Responsibility
Frequent Public Exhibitions
The Guide – a unique role for an adult
What does it mean to be learner-driven? Isn’t this the same as student-centered? Why does the distinction matter? Is this for me and my family?
At Acton, we chose to do things differently by asking the heroes if they would like to create their own president, and the answer was a resounding yes! They were presented with some guidelines such as the president must be elected through a voting process
