How We Do It

How We Do It

SOLE utilizes an intentional curricula grounded on a purposeful framework that is supported by evidence-based best practices and industry leading pedagogies stemming from the experiential education field.  This fosters the opportunity for SOLE to design and facilitate programs that reach beyond the norm for those we serve while addressing the diversified needs of the communities we serve.  No matter what your goals and objectives are, when you choose SOLE, you received a mindful approach to learning which generalizes and transfers beyond the SOLE Experience!  

In addition to our mission, SOLE’s Core Values and SOLE’s 4 Care Philosophy are at the heart of what we do.  These aren’t just “buzz words”, they are what our stakeholders have come to expect from SOLE day in and day out.  After all, it’s what we do.  

 

Pedagogies We Use:

  • Experiential Education
  • Outdoor Education
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Place-based Education
  • Project-based Learning
  • Service-Learning
  • Adventure Therapy
  • Adventure-Based Counseling

 

Methods & practices utilized while designing & facilitating programming:

  • Hand of Support
  • Integrative Method
  • Challenge by Choice
  • Full Value Contract
  • Adventure Wave
  • Experiential Learning Cycle 
  • Choice Theory
  • 8 Pillars of Executive Control