Last term I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visited the Gifted Kids Programme in Dargaville. I have taught Caitlin for the past two years. She has now moved on to intermediate. While I was visiting I asked her a few questions about Adventure Learning and Google 20% Time. Here is what she had to say.
What is Adventure Learning?
Adventure Learning is a time where you can learn about
whatever you like and create a product to share. Adventure Learning is a time
to learn about something you have always wanted to learn about.
What do you personally get out of participating in Adventure
Learning?
Adventure Learning helps to develop your talents and passions.
It is not just a small project; it can develop into lifelong learning.
Do you think it is important for children to have an
opportunity to participate in this type of learning in the classroom? Why or
why not?
I do think that it is very important. It gives you new
opportunities to focus on different and new learning.
What’s your favourite project that you’ve done and why?
My favourite project is the one I am doing now which is
architecture. I like it the most because it challenges me and extends my
learning.
What do you think good learners do?
They use the habits of mind and the habits of a scholar. They
show creativity, but they also show logic.
What do you do when you are stuck with your learning?
I go back to how I became stuck and try to do it differently.
You can apply your past knowledge to your new knowledge or ask someone who
knows about it too.
How do you like to share your learning?
I like to show my work, rather than speak about it. I’ve done
an information board, a book, models and made a board game that has information
about coral reefs.
Here is a poem that Caitlin wrote about passions and talents while I was visiting.
'A person's a person no matter how small' ~ Dr Seuss
Caitlin's favourite quote
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me Caitlin. All the best for your new adventure.
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