Extended Learning Opportunities at Windsor Locks High School

Focused on preparing students with experiences outside of the classroom to gain a broader, deeper knowledge of a topic of their choosing and how it relates to a post-secondary pathway. This goal will be achieved through learning through work, research, reflection, project and presentation. Students work collaboratively and individually, with various school and community members.

ELO's are composed of 4 components:

Research

Research is an important first step of the ELO process. The goal is to turn a lukewarm interest into engaged enthusiasm.

Reflection

Through reflection, students will experience personal growth and examine their experiences so far. The learning happens in reflection, and students will be asked to reflect constantly through any method they choose (journaling, video diaries are examples).

Project

A particularly tangible item that can also have a social action impact. This may grow logically out of the topic chosen.

Presentation

Students will demonstrate the authenticity and mastery of their learning through a non-traditional oral presentation made to members of the school and local community that have contributed to the student’s ELO.