This approach to learning that is outlined in the video ‘Most likely to succeed’ is both extremely intriguing and intimidating. A school that is not only inquiry based for the students, but for the teachers as well, lends itself to endless opportunity, but also chaos.

From a teacher’s perspective, having no guidelines can be a place for creativity and your own exploration. It allows for you to teach a topic that you are passionate about, creating  a class environment that is vivacious and spilling over with creativity. On the other side of the coin, this freedom can allow students to fall through the gaps. There can be a gap in curriculum, but there can also be a lack of interest in the teacher’s chosen topic. This can create a problem as the educator to get all students engaged on the very niche topic chosen.

For students, as mentioned above, this approach can be a moment of freedom and creativity that strays from the traditional way of learning. The lack of st

ructure can be good or bad for students though. Those that are not successful  in a traditional environment will thrive off the lack of structure found in the inquiry driven curriculum. Those that need structure  might run the risk of being lost and feeling out of control in contrast. It is up to the individual learner if they wish to embark on a learning journey that if offered at this school.

Overall, this structure is not for me from a teaching or student perspective. I crave routine and structure in my life, and my educational journey is no different. This is not to say that many other people would find great success in this innovative learning journey.

Link to Video

https://uvic-tugg-com.ezproxy.library.uvic.ca/full-movies/most-likely-to-succeed