As part of our culture at Athlos Academies, employees participate in a book club. As a team, we read books that have a connection to education in general or the Athlos education model. These book clubs motivate us to discuss new pedagogy, clarify student needs, or spark reflection on personal or team challenges. Book discussions also […]
https://athlosacademies.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/athlos_book_club.jpg318876Tabitha Bowerhttps://athlosacademies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/athlos-academies-logo_primary-horiz_rgb-640x263.jpgTabitha Bower2017-08-14 16:44:052018-06-08 21:44:26Athlos Book Club: Book Recommendations for Educators from the Athlos Team
Creativity At Athlos schools, we teach children the importance of 12 traits that we call Performance Character traits. Our Performance Character pillar recognizes the deep connection between these character traits and success. The development of Performance Character is integrated into every learning opportunity, allowing students to experience this connection first hand. Traits like leadership, integrity, courage, and […]
At Athlos Academies, we find it essential that classrooms are active and student-centered. Physical activity enhances the ability to learn, and students who are engaged are more excited to learn and more willing to take ownership of their learning. Creating active, student-centered classrooms is two-fold, meaning a focus on both incorporating movement into the classroom […]
Athlos Book Club: Book Recommendations for Educators from the Athlos Team
/0 Comments/in Athlos Book Club, Athlos Headquarters, Educators, Healthy Body Pillar, Performance Character Pillar, Prepared Mind Pillar /by Tabitha BowerAs part of our culture at Athlos Academies, employees participate in a book club. As a team, we read books that have a connection to education in general or the Athlos education model. These book clubs motivate us to discuss new pedagogy, clarify student needs, or spark reflection on personal or team challenges. Book discussions also […]
Reinforcing Performance Character Growth at Home: Creativity
/0 Comments/in Performance Character Pillar /by Tabitha BowerCreativity At Athlos schools, we teach children the importance of 12 traits that we call Performance Character traits. Our Performance Character pillar recognizes the deep connection between these character traits and success. The development of Performance Character is integrated into every learning opportunity, allowing students to experience this connection first hand. Traits like leadership, integrity, courage, and […]
The Impact of Active, Student-Centered Classrooms on Student Success
/0 Comments/in Prepared Mind Pillar /by Tabitha BowerAt Athlos Academies, we find it essential that classrooms are active and student-centered. Physical activity enhances the ability to learn, and students who are engaged are more excited to learn and more willing to take ownership of their learning. Creating active, student-centered classrooms is two-fold, meaning a focus on both incorporating movement into the classroom […]