How online learning happens at SelfDesign

Online learning at SelfDesign® is a diverse, engaging, personal experience that draws on resources far and near, in person and virtually to support learners’ individual learning journeys. We put learners at the centre of their own learning experience and allow them to determine the pathway towards meeting the required BC Ministry of Education competencies.

2022-03-02T13:47:57-08:00October 8th, 2020|Our Approach|

Personalized learning: Celebrating and nurturing each learner’s passions, interests and skills

At SelfDesign®, passions are important and in every moment, children are encouraged to explore their interests. It’s not something that has to wait for after school or weekends, it’s a part of each and every day. Learn more about personalized learning at SelfDesign, and how our model encourages individuality and nurtures each learner’s passions, interests and skills.

2022-03-02T13:47:40-08:00September 28th, 2020|Our Approach|

SelfDesign shares its expertise in building meaningful relationships with learners online

This fall, many schools are incorporating online and remote learning into their offerings, and many families are seeking to support their school-aged children in the new learning environment. To help both navigate this new reality, SelfDesign® has collaborated with Cognia, the world’s largest education improvement organization, to share our expertise in building meaningful relationships with learners online.

2022-03-02T13:47:23-08:00September 25th, 2020|Our Approach|

Relationship, trust and support: SelfDesign supports learning in challenging times

SelfDesign® Family Services provides resources and supports to help learners and families when events or situations interfere with learning. Within Family Services, members of the Contact Assistance Team – referred to as CAT – are experienced in working with learners in kindergarten to grade 12, including learners who receive Support Education services.

2022-03-02T13:47:06-08:00September 17th, 2020|Our Approach|

SelfDesign is part of a nationwide network of schools seeking to further reconciliation

As part of its commitment to furthering reconciliation and intercultural understanding and respect, SelfDesign® became a member of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack foundation’s Legacy School network in 2019, joining a community of more than 1,600 legacy schools across Canada and linking to funding, educational resources and opportunities that advance reconciliation.

2022-03-02T13:46:22-08:00September 11th, 2020|Our Approach|

Family Services: There to support families and learners on their learning journey

Providing support for learners and their families enrolled in SelfDesign® Learning Community is essential to ensuring their learning journeys are successful. Discover how the SelfDesign's Family Services team are committed to offering integrated and holistic support for learners and their families as they engage in their educational programs.

2022-03-02T13:46:04-08:00August 25th, 2020|Our Approach|

Future forward: SelfDesign Learning Foundation ready to grow

SelfDesign® Learning Foundation has spent the last several years strategically consolidating and strengthening its foundations. Together our leadership team have optimized the organization’s structural and operational efficiencies while supporting SelfDesign’s long-standing culture of community and collaboration.

2022-03-02T13:44:46-08:00August 20th, 2020|Our Approach|

Ministry inspectors commend SelfDesign Learning Community for opportunities learners have to design their own learning

When the BC Ministry of Education completed its inspection of SelfDesign® Learning Community’s programs and processes last fall, our Learning Experiences Library, our in-person camps and gatherings, and how we provide learners with opportunities to design their own learning received particularly high praise.

2023-08-14T09:40:19-07:00August 13th, 2020|Our Approach|

A unique library that revolutionizes the way we learn

The SelfDesign® Learning Experience Library is just one of many resources offered to our learners and families at SelfDesign. From in-person and virtual camps to online workshops, from support services for extracurricular activities like dance lessons, horseback riding and martial arts, to online assistance through our diverse learning resource centre, SelfDesign supports learners on their lifelong learning journey.

2022-03-02T13:45:30-08:00August 6th, 2020|Our Approach|

Emergent Learning in SelfDesign

Michael Maser, former SelfDesign® educator shares his experience of emergent learning in SelfDesign. He explains that we’re biologically primed to learn every moment we’re awake. And with some nudging or tacit support, this emergent learning can be impressive at both the individual and societal level.

2022-03-02T13:43:51-08:00July 30th, 2020|Our Approach|
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