Mighty Learner Philosophy

Central to the philosophy of the Mighty Learners is that children are active learners. We intend to awaken the image of a strong, resourceful, capable child. - child as a mighty learner and citizen. (Alberta Curriculum Framework) As such, building positive relationships, providing consistency and continuity of care, and supporting families in their relationships with their children, form the core of our practice.

We implement the Emergent Curriculum as well as Project Based Learning. Both curriculums believe in nurturing each student's identity as a capable learner. As such, valuing play and inquiry in their lives, providing them with responsive environments, and supporting families in their relationships with their children, form the core of our practice. This sets a strong foundation for children's lifelong learning and development. The philosophy encourages students to be active participants in their environment and their learning while Educators become coresearchers with the students.

This sets a strong foundation for children's lifelong learning and development. Both curricula encourage students to be active participants in their research, exploration, and experimentation. Project Based Learning also uses a pedagogical approach in which the students actively construct their own knowledge over a sustained period of time, collaborating with their peers to complete a project or group of projects that answers questions or solves a challenging problem.