SXSW EDU 2023

3 Steps to Getting Real World Learning (RWL) Right

Description:

The three components critical to Real World Learning that Big Picture Learning (BPL) believes can break youth free from cycles of oppression are:
Interest Exploration - experience the difference between career vs interest conversations
Social Capital - help your youth access and get connected to opportunities to go deeper into their interests
Relationships - explore the importance of having a system that supports finding meaning – from deep mentorship to self concept.


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Takeaways

  1. Learn the importance of going beyond career exploration conversations.
  2. Discuss scaffolding and staffing strategies to allow for best connections to opportunities
  3. Discover practices and routines that best support developing meaningful relationships with peers and adults.

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Organizer

Anthonette Pena, Program Director, B-Unbound, Big Picture Learning


Meta Information:

  • Tags: student voice, school design
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Workshop
  • Track: Community Initiatives
  • Session Focus Area K-12 Education
  • Level: Basic Understanding


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