In this 24 hour course (12 x 120 minute sessions), get an introduction to PBL and SEL by Zach Reznichek, curriculum writer and co-founder of BE All and DVLS. Work through the Personal Exploration Project (PEP) and explore the basics of the Da Vinci Life Skills assessment method. 

 

This mandatory initial course in BE Mentorship (no teaching required) explores three aspects: philosophical purpose (the why), tasks and roles (the what) and practical methodology (the how). A bit of each is explored every session during the course. 

 

THE WHY: (8 hours)

• The problems with the current education system and talk to parents about it -  1h

• An overview of Biophilic Education solutions - 90 mins

• Introductions, intentions & teaching technology/apps - 30 mins

• Biophilic Education: Equally developing academic, physical, social/emotional and creative/intuitive knowledge and skills - 1h

• A sustainable, ethical and inclusive approach to learning - 1h

• Academic research in neuroscience and education - 30 mins

• An overview of the DVLS curriculum and transdisciplinary, contextual projects with BE Time and Skill-ups - 90 mins

• Course reflection and feedback - 1hr

 

THE WHAT: (8 hours)

• The top traits of a BE Mentor - 1h

• Start your own Personal Exploration Project (PEP), learn by doing - 7h

  • Set your goals, define obstacles, make a strategy

  • DVLS 9 Skill Spiral (core skills) basics

  • 27 sub skills basics

  • Revisit each session to understand the PEP build

 

THE HOW: (8 hours)

• Introduction to mentoring the Personal Exploration Project (PEP) - 5h

  • Modelled through doing

  • Best practices

  • Discuss approaches that fit your learners

• DVLS Assessment method - 3h

  • WWW & EBIs

  • Life Skills radar constellation chart basics

  • Portfolio capture basics

  • Adapting to other curricula approaches

 

Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be prepped to take the Level 1 BE Mentor Certificate Program which enables them to teach the DVLS Curriculum in schools and hubs.