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“Be Prepared!” and “Do Your Best!”: Lessons from Brownsea Island
with
Graeme Hodgson
A (very) brief history of the Scout Movement
1907-2014
Mission/Purpose“The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.”
Culture
Spiritual DevelopmentAcquire a deeper knowledge and understanding of the spiritual heritage of my own community,discovering the Spiritual Reality which gives meaning to life and drawing conclusions for my daily life, whilst respecting the spiritual choices of others.
Physical Development
Become responsible for the growth and functioning of my own body.
Intellectual DevelopmentDevelop my ability to think, innovate and use information in an original way to adapt to new situations.
Emotional Development
Recognise my own feelings and learn to express them in order to attain and maintain an inner state offreedom, balance and emotional maturity.
Social Development
Acquire the concept of interdependence with others and develop my ability to cooperate and lead.
Character DevelopmentRecognize my responsibility towards myself and my right to develop, learn and grow in search of happiness whilst respecting others. Learn to assert myself, make my own decisions, set aims and identify the necessary steps to achieve them.
So what has all this got to do with teaching English??
What is the relationship between personal growth (considering the aspects discussed) and professional development for teachers?
Tell a partner about a classroom situation when you felt unprepared...
- What happened? - How did you feel? - What did you learn?- How could you have prepared?
Is your best good enough?
What does it really mean to “do your best” in the classroom?
Which of the 6 areas of growth below would you like to develop first?
Area of Personal Growth Professional Development
Spiritual General wellbeing; Happiness
Physical Health; Stress reduction
Intellectual Academic; Qualifications
Emotional Affect; Relationships
Social Teamwork; Leadership
Character Assertivenes; Decisionmaking
For more on Scouting in Brazil:www.escoteiros.org.br
Thanks!
Videos
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p7Zpxrykg50 (Port)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srETPusTdHk (Eng)