Preston Lodge High School vs Alexander The Great December 5, 2006
Posted by Bill in : Alexander The Great, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Experiential Learning, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Learning, Preston Lodge High School , trackback
Today I was working with a great bunch of S3 pupils from Preston Lodge High School. As we set out for the hills to practice walking and navigation skills for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award I had thoughts on the challenges that lay ahead.
Alexander the Great’s mentors namley, Phillip his father and Aristotle realised the value of outdoor and experiential learning. as a consequence much of Alexanders teaching took place in the outdoors during expeditions. They hoped that this would build for Alexander, amongst other skills, a respect for nature and the wider world, enabling him to make informed decisions, their own Curriculum For Excellence in a way?( I believe Alexander had his first victory at 16!). Today I knew that this was a strong team and I know they will gain a tremendous amount from their journey through the award. I wonder will there be any Alexanders or Alexandrias in this team?
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