Neuro- scientists like Carolyn Leaf have been proving that the brain is malleable and that it’s processing abilities can be made more effective with good teaching practices. When good practices are void in the young child’s life, deficits will most likely occur.
Children should be educated based on the way they learn. Our work directly corresponds to neurological research, which creates unconventional methods and an unorthodox culture when compared to common practices in the school systems. The most recent neurological research has led to commentaries for the reform of education; which most interestingly mirrors the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, who through observing children and their reactions found the most effective materials and method to education.
Once the child knows that they are loved and safe in their school environment, they can open up to the learning. Our teaching, our materials, and our assessments are tailored to build and fill in any broken foundations in our students’ lives. Once those “potholes” are filled, we observe the child for the God-given interest that captivates the student’s concentration. This interest is then used to tailor their method of studying habits. This allows the child to build knowledge and become masters in their area of interest, thus allowing them to become the person that they are and possibly were previously hindered to be because of a lack in their school environment. Our purpose is to prepare students for life long success by guiding them to know who they are, understand how they learn, and lead with Godly wisdom.
As the Apostle Paul wrote, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
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