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Wednesday, 04 March 2009 16:44 |
The John Muir School's practices and curriculum are guided by the following principles of learning and community. The PTC core values will reflect and support these principles.
* Children learn new concepts in relationship to previous knowledge and experience
* The construction of knowledge by the child leads to comprehensive, authentic learning
* Interaction with the natural world supports academic growth
* Arts serve as the human expression of beauty allowing children to honor and communicate their experience
* Positive social relationships are essential to a successful learning community
* Small schools enhance student comfort and learning
* The behavior of children indicates their emotional comfort and the community's health
* The teacher's art is to create a stimulating atmosphere and participate as a learner
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