ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |9 pages

A Purpose-Driven Introduction

chapter 1|15 pages

Purpose-Driven Learning

Connecting, Exploring, Empowering

chapter 2|17 pages

Intentional Belonging

Unconditional Inclusion and Affirmation

chapter 3|17 pages

The Key of Confidence

The Journey of Becoming

chapter 4|15 pages

The Key of Enthusiasm

Embracing a “Yes, I Can” Attitude

chapter 5|16 pages

The Key of Focus

Looking Within, Raising Awareness Beyond

chapter 6|14 pages

The Key of Initiative

Building Involvement and Increasing Impact

chapter 7|14 pages

The Key of Creativity

Leveling Up with the Gamification Guru

chapter 8|14 pages

The Key of Dependability

Showing Up and Doing Your Part

chapter 9|16 pages

The Key of Curiosity

Exploring the Wonder Within Each Day

chapter 10|16 pages

The Key of Empathy

Compassion, Curiosity, Connection

chapter 11|16 pages

The Key of Resilience

Taking the Path Less Traveled

chapter 12|14 pages

The Key of Effort

Being Better Than Before

chapter 13|14 pages

Empowering Self-Assessment

Exploration and Expression

chapter |8 pages

Conclusion

A New Story of Learning