Field Journals
Learning Philosophies
PBL and EL principles that we base our understanding from.
Classroom Observations
Reflection on our observation, participation, and Think Aloud visits.
Learning Philosophies
Freedom of Self, Freedom of Thought
The involvement of children in their own education is vital in the learning process. The Freedom of Self Inquiry represents the application of the varied abilities residing within a classroom. These varied abilities are indicative of varied socio-economic factors as...
Legally Intimidated
I experienced EL's principle of "primacy of self-discovery" when I took fieldwork with Major Cody my Second class year. In his class, I had to research, interview, and network with VMI alums that were lawyers to produce a legal reference document. When I discovered I...
Bouncing Back
A moment that learned something new that changed you as a learner? Something that I recall that taught me to change as a learner was a time when I was learning a technique in tennis. I continually kept getting my butt kicked by some buddies, and that feeling of...
Shenandoah Valley Journal Declan Franklin’s
My first thoughts on expeditionary learning or EL is that it seems less valuable at certain ages. It is my experience that in middle school and high school kids are less likely to value learning on their own. Compared to elementary school and college when people are...
Creating a Culture of Validating Students’ Ideas
When I was a kid, I was reading novels and realized that it was something I enjoyed doing, and that I would want to write my own someday. The experience engaged me because I could envision myself doing it in the future. Having passionate English teachers throughout my...
Classroom Observations
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