Educational guides to our programs

All WorldStrides programs are developed following a rigorous educational process. This document highlights the standards we follow and the high educational goals we set for our programs. Our unique approach to education is recognized through our accreditation as a supplemental school by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.  We believe that, together, we make a world of difference through hands-on learning.

Program Content for the following destinations

The Foundation of a WorldStrides Program

SUBJECTS

Students will use key questions of inquiry to learn concepts of history, geography, literature, and culture. The interrelatedness of these subjects is emphasized.

SKILLS

Students will develop tools needed to acquire, organize, and communicate knowledge.  These include thinking, research, and self-management.

ATTITUDES

Students will be encouraged to make connections within their studies and learn to reflect on their experiences as they relate to the real world. 

ACTIVITIES

Students will learn to take appropriate actions and become actively involved in their own education. Through this program, they will explore how they can make a difference in their school or community. 

 

SUBJECTS: Learning About History

Cultural History

Students will compare cultures and study ethics and creative ideas in the arts, such as fine arts, literature, musical arts, and dramatics.

Economic History

Students will understand basic economic terms, study currency development, and be able to compare major economic theories such as feudalism, capitalism, and free markets.

Intellectual History

Students will study key historical events in American history. They will recognize historical cause and effect and the importance of individual choices, actions, and character.

Political History

Students will compare and contrast diverse forms of governments and they will evaluate authority and civic responsibility. Foreign policy will be addressed as it relates to geography and key historic events.

Social History

Students will study and compare different ways of life throughout time as well as in current day.  They will evaluate the ideas of authority and power as it relates to key people and past and current events.

 

SKILLS: Learning How to Apply Knowledge

Reading

Students will practice reading skills in various formats. Critical analysis of selected reading passages and comprehension of directions and maps will be developed.

Writing

Students will give thoughtful insight and use reasoning to write about their experiences. They will learn the art of writing about travel and personal experiences.

Listening

Students will display sensitivity in hearing other people’s viewpoints and ideas. They will deepen their respect of the traditions of others.

Research

Students’ natural curiosity will be nurtured. They will acquire the skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive research.

Communication

Students will express their ideas and information with confidence and clear articulation.

 

ATTITUDES: Learning Beyond the Textbook

Respect

Students will develop empathy and caring for others.

Reflection

Students will be equipped with the ability to apply knowledge appropriately.

Curiosity

Students will be stimulated to inquire, thus fostering the spirit of discovery and excitement in learning.

Cooperation

Students will be encouraged to understand diversity, flexibility, and sensitivity of other people and events.

Confidence

Students will build and reinforce a sense of identity and independence.