In January, I shared stories and observations about UPrep’s first intensive term at our State of the School event. The following video is cued to jump to my portion of the presentation.
Tag Archive for experiential learning
New Courses and Intensives, Explained
These new videos help explain our new course offerings and intensives to UPrep families. In addition, you may visit pages for the Course of Study (MS, US), Intensives, and Senior LaunchPad. Enjoy!
Category: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
Tags: experiential learning, innovation, intensives, schoolchange
A Great Job for a 13 Year-old
My 13 year-old son is learning so many valuable lessons through the Washington State Referee Program and Seattle Soccer Referee Program. In many ways, this environment is at least as effective as school for learning these lessons.
How it feels to be held to adult expectations
How to take a training class, pass a test, and earn a license
How people value specialized knowledge and skills
The benefits of great pay for a 13 year-old (starts at $23 per game)
Getting paid (by direct deposit) and saving money
How to schedule commitments carefully in order to avoid conflicts
How to use a web-based, self-service system to request referee assignments
How to communicate with multiple supervisors
How to receive and respond to feedback in an evaluation
How to manage younger players during a game
How to sustain attention to consistently make accurate calls
How to respond to unexpected situations
That you have to show up. Players and coaches are counting on your presence.
How to work effectively as a referee squad with defined roles for each referee
How to handle conflict with a coach or parent
Category: Teaching and Learning |
Tags: authentic learning, experiential learning, pblchat, youth soccer
Richard Kassissieh is Assistant Head of School for Academics and Strategic Initiatives at