EDUC 200 Teaching Investiture Achievement: Intent and Organization By Marilyn Boismier Texas Conference

Purpose of the Pathfinder club Enlarging the Pathfinder’s windows on the world and building a relationship with God are the dual objectives of Pathfinder club, which is designed for children ages 10-15. GC Youth Ministries Department How does the AY Program fit into the Pathfinder Goal? Provides a structure in which to reach the goal

It starts with the staff How many? 1 adult for every 10 pathfinder Training? Instructor track Environment?

Environment • Inspire and motivate learners. • Emphasize quality, not quantity, of learning. • Build on knowledge that has been gained in earlier levels. • Allocate time to practice new concepts and skills. • Aim for understanding rather than memorization. • Consider developmental and individual abilities of each Pathfinder. • Employ effective and flexible strategies to aid learning. • Use concrete and meaningful activities.

Structure Personal Growth Spiritual Discovery Serving Others Eight Sections Personal Growth Spiritual Discovery Serving Others Making Friends Health and Fitness Nature Study Outdoor Loving Honor Enrichment

study the Bible and Christian history as a means of spiritual growth. Personal Growth Spiritual Discovery be in the specified grade for their level. use daily Bible study and prayer to develop a relationship with Jesus. model the Pathfinder law and pledge in their lives. study the Bible and Christian history as a means of spiritual growth.

demonstrate a Christian lifestyle. Serving Others Making Friends participate in service activities. participate in their communities. participate in friendship evangelism. participate in their church. explain the organizational structure of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. demonstrate a Christian lifestyle. be able to explain their morals and values. demonstrate civic responsibility and duty to God.

practice the principles of health and fitness given to them by God. Nature Study practice the principles of health and fitness given to them by God. train others in health principles and safety procedures. study the natural world. explain how God is the creator of all things and what nature tells them about God.

model skills necessary for outdoor experiences. Outdoor Living Honor Enrichment model skills necessary for outdoor experiences. solve outdoor challenges. participate as a team member in outdoor activities. learn new skills. participate in or study content areas new to them.

Side by side comparison Review spreadsheet

Methods How much do they do at home or at the meeting? What differences can be employed Independent work Group work How do you decide what is right for your club?

Methods for small clubs Not enough pathfinders for each level to work alone, so work as a group. Combine requirements Assign homework Do some requirements with other church departments

Methods for large clubs Create work units Breakout for ½ hour to 45 min to work in units Structure the breakouts so all units stay on target Assign home work Combine activities where the whole club can be involved or a few unit

Schedule Large over all schedule Meeting schedule Set goals Have rewards along the way. Set rules at the beginning Stick to the rules

Things to think about Fist aid day Camping skills Nature honor Art/craft honor Community service Schedule non moving items first Schedule consecutive or dependant items

Work on a schedule