ABSTRACT
There exists empirical evidence proving that students who are given the freedom to explore areas based on their personal interests, and who are accompanied in their learning by a supportive, understanding facilitator, not only achieve superior academic results but also develop socially and grow personally. Genius Hour is a precious time, loved by all our students. Genius Hour celebrates their curiosity and gives students time to play with their learning again, with time to explore and create. It is time set aside during the school week. Genius Hour allows students to become fearless learners, improving the world. Students are invited to explore interests and wonders so that they can see if those indeed become passions. Sometimes students will think they have a passion and will start to work on a project and then realize that maybe they aren’t so passionate about that after all. Genius Hour gives students time to find and follow their passions.
