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.
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
We believe communicating in another language is an important piece of global citizenry and concern for others. Spanish-language instruction begins in preschool for all students and is woven throughout the curriculum.
Students in Pre-K learn Spanish vocabulary words as part of their expeditionary learning, and by 5th grade students speak solely in Spanish during Spanish class. Middle school students who are ready for advanced work have an opportunity to take a credit-bearing Spanish class.
Because we understand that learning a second language can open doors for students, we aim to have all of our alumni enter high school at an advanced level of Spanish language acquisition.
Our course catalog reflects Expeditions, Integrated Arts, and Spanish integration.
