Project-Based Learning
Our Approach
At Two Rivers, we focus on deeper learning as an EL Education School. Our approach to education is rooted in project-based, hands-on instruction that goes beyond basic skills to ways of thinking and being that ensure every student is prepared to be a successful member of our global society. We explicitly teach and assess critical thinking and problem solving; character; and collaboration and communication. Each semester is culminated with a Celebration of Learning that highlights the journey of the learning process across content and character
Modules and Field Studies
Modules are long-term, in-depth studies focused around a compelling topic. With modules, student learning is driven by a complex problem that makes them want to find answers. In order to solve the problem at the heart of a module, students engage with case studies, field work, experts, service learning, literacy integration opportunities, and connections with the arts.
Field studies bring students into our surrounding communities as active investigators, where they use research tools and practices of inquiry used by professionals to cultivate curiosity and build background knowledge.
Spanish
Preschool students begin building Spanish vocabulary as part of their EL education. Throughout the upper elementary grades, Spanish instruction aims to develop students’ proficiency and confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By 8th grade, students communicate exclusively in Spanish during Spanish class.
Our course catalog reflects Expeditions, Integrated Arts, and Spanish integration.
