Discovery Elementary School

Choice Programs in the Surrey School District

Jasmin Ring Education 100W

What is Discovery Elementary?

A public program in the SSD which is available to all

students free of charge, regardless of catchment area.

Established in 1973 by staff and parents

Early development of school was based on the principles

of Adlerian Psychology and the qualities needed for a

democratic society.

Discovery’s Adlerian Approach

Provide support through

Encouragement meetings

Offer positive choices and

solutions to problems

• Correct misbehaviour while

respecting the child

• Facilitate independence, responsibility, and resourcefulness

Question One

Is self-evaluation a reliable reporting method for children at the elementary level? Is this method more informative than traditional report cards?

The Learning Environment

Question Two

Do you believe that competition in the classroom (created by achievement charts and letter grades) is

an essential motivational tool?

The Classroom Setting

Question Three

Do you think multi-age classes are detrimental to student success? Why or why not?

Discovery and Homework

Discovery believes that homework is work to be accomplished at home, not school work.

Instead of assigning traditional homework, students and their families are encouraged to discover learning opportunities on their own, such as theme-related research or visits to the library.

Question Four

Do children benefit from learning in an environment without tests and quizzes or does this leave them not

prepared for high school?

Reporting Practices

Question Five

Should the methods and practices used at Discovery be applied to other schools? Is this the modern type of schooling our society’s require?

The End