Journey Toward the Caring Classroom 2nd Edition: Using Adventure to Create Community in the Classroom

LAURIE S. FRANK

ISBN: 978-1-939019-10-3 SIZE: 8.5 x 11 PAGE COUNT: 320  

“Collaborative group members must approach a task as equals, willing to take risks that will cause all to sink or swim together.  This collective stake in an outcome implies a group that thrives on respect, trust, and common goals.”

Journey Toward the Caring Classroom, 2nd Edition, deftly bridges the gap between conventional and experiential education, empowering educators/facilitators to use their minds, intuition, and knowledge along with a growing body of evidence to create an environment that supports learning, community building, and social-emotional development. Educational theory, concrete in-class strategies, and engaging activities encourage educators to transform their classroom into a caring place where every learner can grow.

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Table of Contents

Introduction SECTION 1: WHY COMMUNITY BUILDING CHAPTER 1: Vision for Community Building Developmental Considerations for Children (ages 5-12) Developmental Considerations for Youth (ages 12-18) The Container Concept Culture, Climate, Community Summary CHAPTER 2: Foundations  Creating a Sense of Community Supports Learning The Brain and Learning Caine and Caine: Brain/Mind Learning Principles  Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligences Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence CASEL: Social Emotional Learning Implications for Educators Creating a Sense of Community Fosters a Safe Learning Environment Bullying and Learning William Glasser: Choice Theory Alfie Kohn: On Compliance and Community Siegel, Purkey, and Novak: Invitational Education® Martin Seligman: Positive Psychology Jeanne Gibbs: The TRIBES Process Implications for Educators Creating a Sense of Community is Experiential  John Dewey: Experience and Education Maxine Greene: The Power of the Possible David Kolb: Experiential Learning Cycle  Kurt Hahn: Outward Bound  Project Adventure: The Adventure- Integrated Model  Implications for Educators Summary SECTION 2: WHAT IS COMMUNITY? CHAPTER 3: From Journey to Quest: Defining a Sense of Community What is a Sense of Community? Conditions for Creating a Sense of Community Intentionality Safe and Trusting Environment Balancing “Me” and “We”  Ownership  Positivity Summary CHAPTER 4: A Community Building Process Facilitator Knowledge  Group Development Sequencing and Flow of the Process Facilitator Tools  Social Agreements  Challenge With Choice  Goal Setting  Activities  Summary SECTION 3: MAPPING YOUR JOURNEY: A COMMUNITY-BUILDING SEQUENCE CHAPTER 5: Cooperation: Setting the Stage  Cooperation Skills and Issues Put-Ups Instead of Put-Downs Hidden Agendas Active/Attentive Listening Mixing Perspective Taking Cooperation Activities Role of the Teacher Ice Melter Activities Deinhibitizer Activities Challenge With Choice Activities  Social Agreement Activities Summary: When to Move on to Trust  CHAPTER 6: Trust: The Cornerstone of Community Trust Skills and Issues Making Mistakes Empathy Trustworthiness Risk Taking Physical and Emotional Trust Trust Activities Role of the Teacher Trust-Building Activities Emotional Self-Awareness: Feelings Literacy Activities Behavioral Goal Setting Activities Low Challenge Ropes Course Activities Summary: When to Move on to Problem Solving CHAPTER 7: Problem Solving: Branching Out Problem Solving Skills and Issues Decision Making Group Goals Taking Turns Leadership Conflict Resolution Problem Solving Activities Role of the Teacher Problem Solving Initiatives Team Low Ropes Course Activities Collaboration Activities Conflict Resolution Activities Academic Content Activities Summary: When to Move on to Challenge CHAPTER 8: Challenge: Stepping Out on One’s Own Challenge Skills and Issues Individual Goals Stating Needs Encouragement/Support Collaborative Leadership Success/Failure Challenge Activities Role of the Teacher High Ropes Course Activities Outdoor Pursuits  Urban Experiences Summary: Where Do We Go from Here? SECTION 4: FACILITATING THE PROCESS  CHAPTER 9: Shaping a Community Building Process Processing Debriefing Strategies Common Themes Sequence and Flow Group Purpose Facilitator Personality and Style Group Development Cycle: It Never Goes Away Summary Afterword Acknowledgements Appendix A: Activity List Appendix B: Life Skill List Notes Bibliography Index