ECOLE SCHOOLS adopts a guidance model that encourages students to take individual responsibility for their own learning. Teachers support both the academic success and personal development of students while motivating them to think independently, solve problems, and manage their own learning processes. This system ensures that students not only acquire knowledge but also fully master the learning process.
1. Role and Qualifications of the Guidance Teacher
At ECOLE SCHOOLS, guidance teachers are experts who guide students through their individual learning processes and support their academic and personal development. Rather than being valued solely for their subject matter expertise, these teachers are intellectual individuals equipped with strong communication skills, solid pedagogical knowledge, and a deep understanding of child development.
Guidance teachers:
- Monitor and direct students’ individual learning processes.
- Support students’ academic and social development.
- Create a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.
- Motivate and guide students when needed during their learning journey.
- Provide direction in both individual and group activities.
2. Support Mechanisms in the Student’s Independent Learning Process
The ECOLE SCHOOLS model focuses on developing students’ self-directed learning skills. In this process, guidance teachers:
- Assist students in defining their own learning strategies.
- Track their daily academic progress.
- Conduct individual or group guidance sessions at regular intervals.
- Provide guidance during presentation processes and offer feedback as panel members.
- Oversee the management of student portfolios and supply constructive feedback when necessary.
- Offer additional support to students facing academic or social challenges.
3. Responsibilities of the Teacher in the Guidance Process
The guidance teacher serves as an active observer and director to support the student’s independent learning process. They allow students the freedom to navigate their own learning while stepping in with guidance when necessary. Their responsibilities include:
- Creating a physically and emotionally safe, supportive learning environment.
- Assisting students with their periodic course selections, group activities, and learning methods.
- Engaging frequently with students by posing open-ended questions that help develop their thinking skills.
- Providing concrete examples to facilitate the understanding of abstract concepts and demonstrating effective ways of thinking.
- Assigning advanced students as assistants to support younger or less experienced peers.
- Building strong relationships with parents and local communities to involve more stakeholders in the educational process.
4. Nature of the Student-Teacher Relationship
Each student is paired with a designated guidance teacher, ensuring that the relationship provides individualized attention and direction. Students are encouraged to:
- Have regular meetings with their guidance teacher.
- Plan their learning processes and receive ongoing feedback.
- Benefit from a mentor–student relationship that monitors their academic and personal development, offers guidance on learning processes, and provides additional resources when needed.
This structured relationship is designed to help students develop and refine their independent learning skills effectively.