Aimed at Grade 9 students, PRAXIS fosters an interdisciplinary approach to learning, reimagining the school experience at ISKL. The basis of this program is anchored in complex and real-world challenges with students stepping into a future-ready learning environment. They should expect to be empowered in their creative exploration and effective collaboration by utilizing problem-solving skills.
Featuring a smaller learning community and flexible timetable, PRAXIS focuses on problem-based learning and situates the current science, English, social studies, and art/design curriculum around a series of complex, compelling problems that demand an interdisciplinary approach. Mathematics, world language, and elective courses continue to be taught in the regular classroom setting
PRAXIS entry requirements are based on students who are:
Our PRAXIS Program Coordinator Amber Kotcher and HS Assistant Principal Jeff Harwood sat down with Kyle Wagner to discuss ways to make learning experiences more relevant, interdisciplinary, and problem-based.
Adapting to the dynamic world
How can street-art effectively motivate social change around climate?
SCIENCE
What effect might human activity have on the carbon cycle homeostasis?
ART
How can different art mediums be used to express an idea? How has art been used to incite change?
SOCIAL STUDIES
What are the ethical implications when addressing climate change? In what ways will climate change impact geo-politics?
ENGLISH
How can persuasive writing relate to visual art? How does climate change affect individuals?
This rigorous program has different classroom activities from the traditional stand-alone subject areas, however, the learning targets and curriculum remain consistent with ISKL’s alternative Grade 9 classes.
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Latest update: October 26