Awareness of past, present and future is vital in daily life. In this first article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy, we delve into what “being present” means and how improving our conscious awareness of the present can help us in our relationships, including with our children and with learners.
As your kids continue growing - along with their love of creating - so can the stockpile of art filling your home. Understandably, artists of all ages can feel attached to their creations, and getting rid of art can be difficult. Instead of throwing away old masterpieces, HLN Guide Amber Santos shares a few fantastic ideas for recycling art while honouring artistic hard work and keeping the creative spark alive!
We’re launching a series about SelfDesign’s philosophy. Join us here on the blog over the coming learning year to explore the elements that make up our philosophy, can help us create a ‘way of being’, and can also assist in how we can choose to parent.
Say hello to Tanya! She’s not only a HomeLearners Network Guide, she’s been an educator for 26 years! She enjoys being a Guide at HomeLearners Network because it’s such an inclusive, supportive and imaginative space for children and youth to discover their passions and connect. Tanya started her journey as an educator in the Cowichan Valley School District as a classroom and learning support teacher. She’s also run her own tutoring business and has worked with SelfDesign Learning Foundation since 2009.
Year after year, our supportive, inclusive community and our supportive, relationship-based, learner-centred approach attract and inspire our educators.
HomeLearners Network is the latest program by SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) - an experienced and trusted provider of home learning to tens of thousands of kids for over 20 years! Dive into our history and the exciting plans we have for the future of HomeLearners Network in this interview with our CEO, Amber Papou.
Ninety-five per cent of our learners in grades 10 to 12 complete their courses, compared to the 65 per cent provincial average for independent online schools (2019/2020). We dig deeper into the reasons why we and our learners do so well.
The 110 learners who completed their journeys with SelfDesign this learning year are now embarking on the next learning adventures in their lives.
Our Lunch and Learn series is a free professional development opportunity offered to all SelfDesign contractors and educators as part of our commitment to help our community deepen their understanding and awareness of the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning and the journey towards reconciliation.
2021 was a busy year at SelfDesign. We launched new programs, new learner offerings, and dug deeply into our ongoing commitment to our guiding philosophy and to each other.
