Academic Philosophy + Learner Profile
Woodland School Academics
Our Academic Philosophy
Our students’ innate sense of wonder is the foundation of learning at Woodland School [1]. Teachers craft meaningful, multisensory learning experiences which enable creativity, ingenuity, and deep interdisciplinary connections [2]. Students explore and develop complex understandings that engender a sense of self and purpose in the world [3].
[1] Student-centered learning; explore lines of inquiry; follow and engage students’ curiosities and interests; leads to students developing and pursuing passions
[2] Hands-on, differentiated learning experiences; choice and creativity in how to demonstrate learning; Understanding is deep and connected; kids can answer “why” in addition to “how”
[3] Exploration fuels understanding, which is nuanced and profound through these learning experiences, students develop a stronger “sense of self” and the ability to impact the world beyond them
Our Learners are:
Insatiably curious and unrelenting
Resilient from testing knowledge and recognizing the value of making mistakes
Joyously creative
Appreciative of the interconnectedness of all living things, cultures, communities, disciplines, and phenomena
Whole brain thinkers who balance logic and imagination and cultivate grace, fitness, poise, and agility of body and mind
Courageous and embrace ambiguity, uncertainty, and the unknown as a means to discovery
Collaborative and recognize the power of working as a team
Engaged with nature and the outdoors authentically in our setting and through our programs
Guided by a strong moral compass
