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At Forestwood, we strive to provide an education that is in line with the best thinking and practice about how people learn. As educators we:
Think carefully about what we ask our students to do.
Honor children, work hard to find out what they already know, and progress from that point.
Create an environment that feels like a caring community.
Take students seriously.
Believe students learn with and from one another. We guide our students as they work in a caring and safe environment.
Emphasize deep understanding.
Try to imagine how things look from the child’s point of view, and what lies behind his or her questions and mistakes.
Are focused on determining what students need and where their interests lie.
Pose problems, ask questions and welcome mistakes.
Help children think for themselves, facilitating learning rather than simply providing information.
Approach education in a thoughtful, deliberate and deep manner.
Develop our lessons carefully with the understanding that student-centered instruction leads to authentic learning.
Strive for approaches to teaching that lead to learning that is meaningful and enduring
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