Purpose-Driven Learning: Unlocking and Empowering Our Students' Innate Passion for Learning PDF
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Purpose- Driven Learning 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-e motional learning skills. This book offers an intentional framework for exploring strat- egies of inclusion, social- emotional learning, 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. Purpose- Driven Learning 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. Adam Moreno has explored social- emotional learning as a Drama teacher, theatre director, coach, pastor, and summer camp director. He is currently an educational consultant and has the honor of leading professional development presentations and workshops within a number of educational settings. Find out more at www.mrmoreno.com. Purpose- Driven Learning Unlocking and Empowering Our Students’ Innate Passion for Learning Adam Moreno Cover images: © Getty Images First published 2023 by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 and by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Taylor & Francis The right of Adam Moreno to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging- in- Publication Data Names: Moreno, Adam, author. Title: Purpose-driven learning: unlocking and empowering our students’ innate passion for learning / Adam Moreno. Description: New York, NY: Routledge, 2022. | Includes bibliographical references. | Identifiers: LCCN 2021061772 (print) | LCCN 2021061773 (ebook) | ISBN 9781032279152 (hardback) | ISBN 9781032279138 (paperback) | ISBN 9781003294634 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Affective education. | Motivation in education. Classification: LCC LB1072 .M655 2022 (print) | LCC LB1072 (ebook) | DDC 370.15/34–dc23/eng/20220124 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021061772 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021061773 ISBN: 978-1-032-27915-2 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-27913-8 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-29463-4 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/ 9781003294634 Typeset in Palatino by Newgen Publishing UK To my students, my actors, my campers, and my youth group members: Helping you write your own story of greatness has given my life true purpose. Watching you share your greatness with the world has brought me overwhelming joy. Contents Foreword by Carolyn Karl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii A Purpose- Driven Introduction ........................1 1 Purpose- Driven Learning: Connecting, Exploring, Empowering .......................................10 2 Intentional Belonging: Unconditional Inclusion and Affirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 3 The Key of Confidence: The Journey of Becoming ......42 4 The Key of Enthusiasm: Embracing a “Yes, I Can” Attitude ............................................59 5 The Key of Focus: Looking Within, Raising Awareness Beyond ..................................74 6 The Key of Initiative: Building Involvement and Increasing Impact ...................................90 7 The Key of Creativity: Leveling Up with the Gamification Guru .................................104 8 The Key of Dependability: Showing Up and Doing Your Part ..........................................118 9 The Key of Curiosity: Exploring the Wonder Within Each Day ..........................................132 viii ◆ Contents 10 The Key of Empathy: Compassion, Curiosity, Connection ........................................148 11 The Key of Resilience: Taking the Path Less Traveled ..........................................164 12 The Key of Effort: Being Better Than Before ..........180 13 Empowering Self- Assessment: Exploration and Expression ........................................194 Conclusion: A New Story of Learning ................208 Foreword Some people come into your life and change you forever. Adam Moreno is the type of person remembered by almost everyone who crosses paths with him, even if just for a moment. He is driven, fearless, fun, and gifted at authentically connecting with others through stories. My story with Adam began over ten years ago when he took the initiative to introduce himself to me following a church ser- vice. He enthusiastically volunteered to help with our middle and high school youth groups. As a church Youth Director and the mom of three kids who were part of the middle and high school youth groups, I was excited by the possibilities of what we could create together. It is always a challenge to find qualified people to help with ministry and here was an experienced leader who loved everything about working with youth. I felt like I had won the lottery! I distinctly remember sitting on the hand- me- down couches in the youth room as Adam and I began planning activities and planting the seeds of our ministry partnership. Over a decade ago, Adam shared a framework he created for his Drama students – Purpose-D riven Learning. I was drawn to the ten key skills that help students unlock their passion for lifelong learning: Confidence, Enthusiasm, Focus, Initiative, Creativity, Dependability, Curiosity, Empathy, Resilience, and Effort. Over the years, it has become clear that these skills are also central themes in Adam’s life as he seeks to live with purpose. As our friendship has grown and developed, this mindset of living with intentionality has become a central theme in my life, as well. Confidence is one of the first qualities I noticed about Adam. He is confident in his abilities and is passionate about helping others build confidence in their abilities. I prefer to be a “behind the scenes” kind of leader, working hard but always putting the
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