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Olders and Littles:  A Full-Circle Model of Education

12/13/2014

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By:  Ryan King
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One of the many blessings of being a K-8 school is the opportunity to put the older students into the role of teaching their elementary counterparts.  At the end of every term, junior high students work in small teams to design and deliver an age-appropriate lesson around an issue of sustainability.  Through this activity, the older students must master the material in order to teach an audience of curious and excitable littles.  Important skills such as communicating effectively, managing time, cooperating with others, resolving conflict, and maintaining grit are just a few of the "take-aways" while the littles "leave behind" a positive experience, learning something fascinating about the natural world.  
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At Ruch Community School, olders step into the shoes of a teacher and act as ambassadors of the community, while littles interact with positive role models that help ignite a lifelong passion to learn new things relating to sustainability.  To date, olders have covered topics on composting, gardening, healthy eating habits, marine and stream environments, life cycle of trees, the importance of honeybees, and recycling.  

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Kathy Conway link
12/16/2014 09:14:28 am

As an educator, we know that we learn better when we teach to others. This is an idea that many have, but few implement. Contratulations to Mr. King for following through and enhancing the learning of Little and Old.

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Danielle Hinderliter link
1/19/2015 09:35:55 pm

I am so proud that my kids get to experience such a great school! These ideas are exactly what kind of education i wanted for them and couldn't provide by myself. A true community school!

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