Acton Academy, the school for students prepared for life

Quite often, we've heard discussions in the public sphere about the current education system's inability to prepare children for „real life knowledge.” We're not necessarily saying we agree; that's a matter only time can answer.

Today we want to talk a little about another educational concept and system, one that successfully combines Montessori principles with online and experiential project-based learning, with a strong focus on developing children's social skills (entrepreneurship, volunteering, professional practice in various fields).

Located in Otopeni, just 7.5 km from our neighborhood, Ferme H 8 Street, Acton Academy Bucharest This is one of those educational service providers that wants to make a difference. In a „sea” of schools in Bucharest that follow curricula British, Acton Academy Bucharest This is an American private school.

Although much emphasis is placed on finding and developing each child's individual talent and less on preparing them to get high scores on exams, all children enrolled in Acton worldwide they support once a year the US standardized tests (IOWA tests).

Methodology Acton Academy It is based on a reversal of roles in the learning process, where the child does not wait for knowledge to be delivered by an adult, but seeks, interprets, and utilizes information both in books and, especially, with the help of technology, using the latest educational applications or working in teams with other children.

The adult's role is that of a guide, who adjusts and facilitates the learning and practical application process through proposals for interesting, challenging, and relevant projects or by initiating conversations. Socratic to stimulate critical thinking.

The community of children learning in schools Acton around the world operate according to rules agreed upon by children and adults, borrowing many principles and techniques from successful companies, from dialogues to work meetings and progress analysis. Children have access to both classic learning materials, books, encyclopedias, video and audio support, as well as the latest online educational programs, used on individual Chromebooks.

We, from #GreenfieldResidence We are convinced that there can be multiple solutions for one need. Together with you, we will continue to try to find the most suitable ones for the lifestyle we all believe in and present them to you as they emerge.