ERIC Number: ED391604
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 245
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ISBN: ISBN-0-929816-90-0
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Learning Comes to Life: An Active Learning Program for Teens.
Ilfeld, Ellen Meredith
The High/Scope Institute for IDEAS began in the early 1960s as a summer camp program and is now a dynamic learning program for teens that emphasizes working with them in an environment which supports emotional, social, and intellectual development. The High/Scope model for adolescent programs is based on the following principles: (1) adolescents need a safe psychological environment; (2) adolescents need a chance to make new beginnings; (3) adolescents need program activities designed to relate to their developmental stages; and (4) adolescents need to be given genuine responsibility. This book describes the High/Scope model in the following chapters: (1) "The High/Scope Institute for IDEAS Program--The Beginnings and Evolution," giving the history of the institute along with its philosophy and long- and short-term benefits; (2) "Who Are the Participants and What Do They Need?" focusing on developmental characteristics, tasks and developmental gains, and meeting adolescent needs; (3) "Creating a Supportive Context for Learning," outlining the program schedule and daily routine and also discussing psychological and physical safety, expectations, and adult participation; (4) "The Educational Approach," dealing with the five essential components of choice, active learning, plan-do-review, cooperative learning, and leadership development; (5) "Learning Potential Within the Institute Setting"; and (6) "Lessons Learned: Beyond the High/Scope Institute Model." (Contains 21 references.) (BGC)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adolescents, Clubs, Cooperation, Experiential Learning, Extracurricular Activities, Group Instruction, Leadership, Leadership Training, Learning Activities, Learning Experience, Program Content, Secondary Education, Service Learning, Social Behavior, Vocational Education, Workshops, Youth, Youth Programs
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, 600 North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-2898.
Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, MI.
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