Purpose-Driven Learning advocates that the primary goal of education is to empower our students' innate drive to learn, which can be unlocked through the discovery and development of key social-emotional learning skills.
This book offers an intentional framework for exploring strategies of inclusion, SEL, and assessment that goes beyond abstract buzzwords. It features heartfelt stories, intriguing research, and effective action steps to inspire and empower teachers and their students to write authentic stories of social-emotional well-being and passionate, lifelong learning.
PDL is a process that can be explored and utilized in any educational context; teachers, coaches, camp directors, faith leaders, parents, and more will all find value in this resource.
Author(s): Adam Moreno
Publisher: Routledge/Prufrock Press
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 236
City: New York
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
A Purpose-Driven Introduction
Purpose-Driven Learning
Driven to Learn
More Than a Program – a Pedagogy
A Space of Belonging
An Intentional Language of Learning
Mindful Reflection
Change in Focus
Reference
1 Purpose-Driven Learning: Connecting, Exploring, Empowering
Connecting to My Story
The Power of Storytelling
A Summer Like No Other
All the World’s a Stage
Can I Get an Amen
Holistic Education
Reflecting on Your Story
We All Have a Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Where Do We Start?
Social-Emotional Learning
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Learning
Something More
You Gotta Believe
Invest the Time
Assessing the Abstract
A Transformative Approach
References
2 Intentional Belonging: Unconditional Inclusion and Affirmation
Connecting to My Story
A Controversial Topic
When Acceptance Has Conditions
It Goes Without Saying
My Calling
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
All Means All
Belonging to Oneself
Moving Beyond Just Safe
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Moving Beyond Safe Choices
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Belonging
An Essential Contribution
What’s in a Name
A Word of Warning
Proactive Rather Than Reactive
References
3 The Key of Confidence: The Journey of Becoming
Connecting to My Story
A Theatrical Becoming
The Act of Becoming
Fear as Obstinance
Fear as Doubt
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Cornerstone Confidence
The Power of Public Speaking
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Confidence
A Confidence-Centered Classroom
Take a Stand for Confidence
My Eyes Are Up Here
Shy Is Not a Good Thing
Ummms, and Likes, Yeahs, and Stuff
Random Really Isn’t All That Random
No Passes
“I Don’t Know” – That’s OK, But Still Expect an Answer
Feel Their Pain…but Make Them Do It Anyway
The Power of Affirmations
References
4 The Key of Enthusiasm: Embracing a “Yes, I Can” Attitude
Connecting to My Story
The Beauty in Every Day
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
WWBD
Habits of Positivity
I’m No Bob Krohn
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Enthusiasm
An Infectious Enthusiasm
No, I Can’t…Yet
One Small Step…Again and Again
A Play-Filled Journey
References
5 The Key of Focus: Looking Within, Raising Awareness Beyond
Connecting to My Story
Distracted – the Story of My Life
Diagnosed – Not My Whole Story
Defined – Living Into and Moving Beyond My Label
Differentiate – Empowering a Different Story
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Inner Focused
Other Focused
Outer Focused
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Focus
Just Breathe
Self-Regulation
Procrastinate with a Purpose
Team-Building
Deepening Service
References
6 The Key of Initiative: Building Involvement and Increasing Impact
Connecting to My Story
Get Up and Get Going
Initiative Out of Necessity
Higher Expectations Theatre
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Inspiring Our Initiative
Circle of Impact
Clarity of Purpose
Trusting Relationships
Structural Agility
Personal Initiative
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Initiative
Look for the Helpers
Heroic Initiative
Stop and Step Back
Follow Through
References
7 The Key of Creativity: Leveling Up with the Gamification Guru
Connecting to My Story
All Hail the King
Journey of Discovery
Driven to Have an Impact
Play-Filled and Purpose-Driven
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
An Educational Renaissance
Right-Brainers Rule
More Than Artistic Expression
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Creativity
Creative Play
Theme – an Adventure Awaits
Team – Gamers Assemble
Tasks – Literally, the Things You Do
Gradeless
Find Your Person
References
8 The Key of Dependability: Showing Up and Doing Your Part
Connecting to My Story
The Art of Athletics
A Dependable Leader
A Rigorous Rhythm
A Beautiful Bond
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Moonshot Dependability
All for One
Through Another’s Eyes
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Dependability
“B” Dependable
Be Selfless and Be Trustworthy
Be Positive and Be Respectful
Be Humble and Be Great
References
9 The Key of Curiosity: Exploring the Wonder Within Each Day
Connecting to My Story
Who’s This Guy?
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Curiosity of the Young
Collaboratively Curious
Combatting Educational Apathy
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Curiosity Takes Flight
A Compass to Guide the Way
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Curiosity
Playing Dumb
Wonder With
Less Is More
Cliffhangers
References
10 The Key of Empathy: Compassion, Curiosity, Connection
Connecting to My Story
A Universal Language
Pastor School
Reforming Our Judgment
Starting with Self-Empathy
Empathic Presence
Ubuntu
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Empathy as a Verb
Vision and Presence
Holding Space
Question, Test, and Venture Forth
We Are One
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Empathy
Beyond the Golden Rule
Embracing Similarities – Exploring Differences
In Another’s Shoes
Empathy as Service
References
11 The Key of Resilience: Taking the Path Less Traveled
Connecting to My Story
A Letter From Camp
Venturing Beyond the Comfortable
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
The Adventure of Living
Preparing for Any Path
A Community of Resilience
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Resilience
Embrace Both–And
Controlled Exposure
Seeking the Pearl in the Muck
Adapt as Needed
References
12 The Key of Effort: Being Better Than Before
Connecting to My Story
Living Life with Purpose
Motivated to Try
Vertical Effort Vs Horizontal Effort
Better Than Yesterday
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Motivating Factors
Autonomy
Mastery
Purpose
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Effort
Goal-Based Planning
Shame-Free Reflection
An Attitude of Gratitude
Reference
13 Empowering Self-Assessment: Exploration and Expression
Connecting to My Story
Just a Phase
Do as I Say
Something’s Simply Gotta Go
Articulating Leads to Internalizing
It’s All Connected
Self-Assessment
Assessing the Stories We’ve Heard
Reflecting on Your Story
Exploring Our “WHY”
Social-Emotional Learning Competencies
Inside-Out: Self-Awareness and Self-Management
Express Yourself: Social Awareness and Relationship Skills
Remember to Make Good Choices: Responsible Decision-Making
Inspiring Our Students’ Stories
Unlocking and Empowering Purpose-Driven Assessment
Put the Focus on You
Shift the Focus to Them
Rubric-Less Learning
Articulating the Learning
Outside Observations
References
Conclusion: A New Story of Learning
The Same Old Story
The Way It’s Always Been
Hindsight Is 20/20 – or So They Say
A New Story of Learning
Here I Stand – I Cannot Do Otherwise
