Discovery Learning
Students mentioned wanting to bring more of themselves into their learning, including applying their creativity, and exploring their interests.
This domain seeks to incorporate multiple pathways for students to learn, hands-on learning opportunities, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as joy, choice and love of learning through exploration and self-awareness.
Diving into the Domain: Discovery Learning
Discovery Learning encourages hands-on and problem-based learning. This domain creates opportunities for students to think critically, engage deeply, and solve problems. By focusing on Discovery Learning, we support students in becoming deductive learners who enjoy exploring new ideas and challenges.
Discovery Learning Student Competencies
Within Discovery Learning, there are three key competencies that students are learning and applying. The following provides examples of how students experience and demonstrate growth in each area. Each sentence is a way students might demonstrate their growth in each competency (skill). The Discovery Learning competencies are:
- Problem-Solving
- Joy
- Exploration
Problem Solving
- I can evaluate a variety of solutions to solve complex problems.
- I engage in rigorous learning and critical thinking.
- I combine new information with what I know to come up with new ideas.
Joy
- I have a passion and desire to pursue learning.
- I am able to express my creativity and feel inspired in my learning.
- I celebrate both my failures and successes as opportunities for learning.
Exploration
- I can explore what I’m interested in to help me prepare for life around me.
- I can choose different pathways and flexible learning experiences to pursue my learning goals.
- I can pursue my learning goals in opportunities beyond the classroom (externships, work studies, etc.).
- I search for new information to discover, seek answers, and identify solutions.
- I know what career opportunities my community offers.