Structuring time, not content is an important part of the TJed methodology. The idea behind this key is to provide, when the student is ready, a specific designated time devoted to intense study. While the mentor structures the time, the mentor does not structure the content to be studied within that time. The content studied is up to the discretion of the student.
We will be implementing this by having designated study time every day. We will start at 15 minutes for Madi and 30 minutes for John and hopefully work our way up through the year. As their mentor I will provide them with resources for what they have indicated they would like to study during that time frame. At the end of the designated time they will be responsible for telling me what they have learned - whether it's an interesting chess move or a fun fact about Besty Ross - the pursuit is up to the child. During study time I will be available to help them in anyway they wish, but I will not direct any of the learning.
We are hoping the implementation of this key will allow the children to find the joy in self-driven exploratory learning.
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