About the Program:
The first questions our Mentors (teachers) ask our Learners are, What Lights you up? What inspires you? We use those answers to drive the learning process - not just for the child, but for the moms, dads, guardians, and the Mentors!
The Aims of Whole Life Learning
Self-Awareness
“Above all, know thyself.” Whole Life Learners will develop the ability to self-reflect, considering their own thoughts, feelings, words & actions. They will grow with an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, their inspirations, goals and dreams, as well as their unique talents and gifts.
Self-Confidence
Whole Life Learners will cultivate the confidence to express themselves fully, take on new challenges, pursue their passions and share their gifts with others.
Academic Excellence & a Love of Learning
Whole Life Learners will have the academic skills and tenacity to thrive wherever they go, along with a genuine curiosity and inspiration that nurtures the drive for lifelong learning.
Wonder & Joy
Whole Life Learners will cultivate their sense of wonder and awe and take joy in the beauty and mystery of Life, Nature and the Cosmos.
Learning that Inspires for Life.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
Attributed to W.B. Yeats
The first questions our Mentors (teachers) ask our Learners are, What Lights you up? What inspires you? We use those answers to drive the learning process - not just for the child, but for the moms, dads, guardians, and the Mentors!
See, at Whole Life Learning Center, Mentors support the Whole child, and are committed to all facets of growth and development: intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual. We understand that all learning happens in relationship: relationship with the world, with each other, and with ourselves. From a place of deep inspiration, we help young people cultivate these relationships - this is Whole Life Learning.
Creativity
Whole Life Learners connect with the wellspring of imaginative creativity within them, expressed through a variety of arts, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Emotional Intelligence
Whole Life Learners will expand their understanding of how to recognize and process the wide range of human emotions in themselves and others, while developing fluency for communicating about those feelings and empathizing with others.
Community Connection & Global Citizenship
Whole Life Learners will be connected with their community both at WLLC and beyond, and be able to cultivate healthy, caring relationships in their lives. They will understand their place in the world and ecosystem, be willing to speak out against injustice and work to make a difference in the world.