FieldworkStudents in Expeditionary Learning schools learn from fieldwork, experts, and service in addition to learning from text. They use the natural and social environments of their communities as sites for purposeful fieldwork and service connected to academic work. Students working in the field are active investigators using the research tools, techniques of inquiry, and standards of presentation used by professionals in the field.
Schools develop procedures and protocols to ensure that fieldwork is safe and productive. In addition to having students conduct research outside the school, teachers bring experts from the community into the classroom. Older students participate in internships and apprenticeships that engage them in the real world and service learning. These experiences maximize students’ motivation to learn. More >> Examples of Fieldwork Experiences (1 day immersions) Community Service Examples: Eco Thrift Irish Elementary mentoring Cans around the oval Poudre River Trash pick-up Epic Center Clean Up Senior Center Visitations Academic and Cultural Examples: Interviews with state appointed reps prior to Denver’s Columbus Day Parade Sustainable Living Fair Various CSU department visitations Spanish immersion at local restaurants EMT visitations related to Health classes |
Fieldwork schedule:Coming soon
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Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
