From 10am to 12 pm we will be having a workshop to help you solidify what the Vanguard Method is and how to apply it to your unique circumstances (we know some are looking to learn how to apply it to their homeschool, some want to understand what their youth are doing, and some are planning to start a group in their area that uses this method.) We ask that you come prepared to this workshop having filled out the following document and taking it to the event with you. Your experience with the workshop will be much more productive if you take the time to do this!
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What is Vanguard?
The Vanguard Vision for an educational setting is to:
(1) Encourage faith in God as the students ultimate mentor and
source of truth through the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ
(2) Help the students find value in their own unique mission,
introduce them to various communication styles, and encourage them to gain the
skills, talents and gifts necessary so that they may communicate that mission
to the world
(3) Help the students come face-to-face with greatness as they
study the world, history, people, and science in order to prepare them to
become future leaders* in society.
(4) Create an environment of love, respect, decency, trust, and
confidence
(5) Teach
service-oriented leadership
(6) Help the youth learn the language of liberty to protect
their freedom to pursue their God-given missions to their fullest.
Through
the years we have sought for and found wonderful principles and methods to help
realize this vision.
It is exciting to
see youth and their leaders exploring their individual passions
as they find and
follow their God-given missions in homes and at school!
We seek true
educational principles to help us accomplish this vision.
*Bible scriptures are included
which each principle as well as scripture from the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. D&C = Doctrine and Covenants, Abraham is in The Pearl of Great Price and all others are in The Book of Mormon
1. Principle: To live higher, happier, more
fulfilled lives, we first seek principles and evidence of
their truth through our revelation, reasoning, experience, observation and
experimentation and that of others. We
then obediently apply those principles to all areas of our
lives. This is the purpose of education, the ability to provide for a family
will be one of the outcomes but not the aim.
Method: We focus on one principle each month and see evidence for that principle throughout our studies that month. Core class includes a book each month and memorization of a scripture and/or poem/thought that helps us get a deeper understanding of the principle. We seek to apply that principle to our lives and find evidence of its truth as we do so through a monthly project or personal goal. As we progress, we also learn how to find our own principles in our study and test their validity.
Method: We focus on one principle each month and see evidence for that principle throughout our studies that month. Core class includes a book each month and memorization of a scripture and/or poem/thought that helps us get a deeper understanding of the principle. We seek to apply that principle to our lives and find evidence of its truth as we do so through a monthly project or personal goal. As we progress, we also learn how to find our own principles in our study and test their validity.
Scriptures: Matthew 6:33, D&C 6:7-8, D&C
130:18-19
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2. Principle: Choosing an
education blesses us with the Spirit and we will desire to gain more. The light
and truth we gain will cleave unto the light and truth we have. Force
often creates resistance to this process.
The light that others share encourages this process.
Method: We choose to become members of the scholar group when we are ready to challenge ourselves to get the education we need. Once we are in the group we choose our level of engagement beyond the "core" class by preparing for and attending Journeyman and Master classes. The purpose and content of these levels should be prayerfully considered by each group each year. Experienced/older youth will help mentor, inspire and lead others through serving in the core class.
Method: We choose to become members of the scholar group when we are ready to challenge ourselves to get the education we need. Once we are in the group we choose our level of engagement beyond the "core" class by preparing for and attending Journeyman and Master classes. The purpose and content of these levels should be prayerfully considered by each group each year. Experienced/older youth will help mentor, inspire and lead others through serving in the core class.
Scriptures: Abraham 1:2, Matthew 7:8, 2 Nephi 2:26-28,
Luke 22:32
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3. Principle: We are each is blessed with
gifts, talents and potential strengths in our weaknesses that enable us to
fulfill our unique work on this earth.
Method: We practice using our unique voice by choosing from a variety of inspirements for a way to share our insights. These inspirements give ideas for sharing that include a variety of communication styles such as writing, music, art, logic, speech, activities, visual presentations, etc. Youth may also write their own inspirements. We challenge ourselves to gain the skills, talents and gifts to be able to share our message in a way that will change hearts.
Method: We practice using our unique voice by choosing from a variety of inspirements for a way to share our insights. These inspirements give ideas for sharing that include a variety of communication styles such as writing, music, art, logic, speech, activities, visual presentations, etc. Youth may also write their own inspirements. We challenge ourselves to gain the skills, talents and gifts to be able to share our message in a way that will change hearts.
Scriptures: D&C 6:11, Daniel 1:17, Ether 12:27
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4. Principle: Putting forth effort
to prepare for class invites the Spirit to teach us as we share our
insights and listen to others share theirs. The Spirit is the ultimate teacher.
Method: All are expected to come prepared to class having read, listened, watched or observed the material assigned for that week's discussion. Mentors rarely lecture, but rely on the Spirit to teach the youth while they guide the principle-centered activities and discussion as everyone shares what we learned and applied with one another.
Method: All are expected to come prepared to class having read, listened, watched or observed the material assigned for that week's discussion. Mentors rarely lecture, but rely on the Spirit to teach the youth while they guide the principle-centered activities and discussion as everyone shares what we learned and applied with one another.
Scriptures: D&C 130:20-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6, D&C
84:110
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5. Principle: Agency allows the
knowledge given to us to turn to understanding if we choose to act to invite
the Spirit to take that knowledge into our hearts. That understanding
turns to intelligence as truth is applied to our life and becomes part of our
character.
Method: Inspirements are invitations to act on the knowledge we receive. They include ideas for applying those truths to our personal lives. Through actions such as raising our hand to contribute or taking notes in a way of our choosing (drawing, writing, symbols, graphs) during class and in preparation for class, we show our willingness to be taught and the Spirit is invited to personally teach us what we need to know. We also have a reflection journal and are given time each class period to write and reflect on what we learned that day and how we might apply it. As we make and keep any of our personal goals, we are given the opportunity to report the evidence of our personal experience with that truth when appropriate.
Method: Inspirements are invitations to act on the knowledge we receive. They include ideas for applying those truths to our personal lives. Through actions such as raising our hand to contribute or taking notes in a way of our choosing (drawing, writing, symbols, graphs) during class and in preparation for class, we show our willingness to be taught and the Spirit is invited to personally teach us what we need to know. We also have a reflection journal and are given time each class period to write and reflect on what we learned that day and how we might apply it. As we make and keep any of our personal goals, we are given the opportunity to report the evidence of our personal experience with that truth when appropriate.
Scriptures: D&C 93:36, 2 Nephi 28:30, D&C 88:40,
Proverbs 14:8
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6. Principle: Exposure to true principles
in a variety of disciplines prepares us to find truth in
everything around us and we become life-long learners who are interested in
truth wherever it is found. We should use our limited time and resources on
the best books, media and other sources, containing concentrated truth
for our profit and learning
Method: We are exposed to four schools of thought that allow us to see the world through
those different lenses and experience a holistic view of ourselves, others, God
and His creations. We call these lenses Leadership Academy (principles
of government and self-government), Geo-Conquest (principles
in history and geography), Imaginative Arts (Principles in
imaginative literature, music and art), and Eureka (Principles
in math and science). We use classics (books, people, art, nature, other media)
to learn in these areas.
Scriptures: D&C 88:78-80, 118; D&C 93:53; John
16:13
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7. Principle: Learning and inspiration
flourishes in an environment of love, respect and service.
Method: We teach and exemplify love, respect and care for each individual. We seek to invite the Spirit through prayer, music and devotional in class. We serve one another by coming to class prepared to teach and edify each other through sharing thoughts and insights through an inspirement of our choosing. We may plan service projects for those inside or outside our group. We also serve one another by being aware of and thoughtful with each other.
Method: We teach and exemplify love, respect and care for each individual. We seek to invite the Spirit through prayer, music and devotional in class. We serve one another by coming to class prepared to teach and edify each other through sharing thoughts and insights through an inspirement of our choosing. We may plan service projects for those inside or outside our group. We also serve one another by being aware of and thoughtful with each other.
Scriptures: D&C 88:119-126, D&C 136:32, Romans
14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:26
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8. Principle: Stewardships help
us grow through strengthening our characters with the weight of responsibility.
Method: Mentors and youth are given leadership and mentoring responsibilities in the group. We are given training to succeed and freedom to learn from our mistakes in these stewardships. Leadership operates on the principles of prayer, council and trust.
Method: Mentors and youth are given leadership and mentoring responsibilities in the group. We are given training to succeed and freedom to learn from our mistakes in these stewardships. Leadership operates on the principles of prayer, council and trust.
Scriptures: Alma 17:2-3, Mathew 25:23
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9. Principle: The Word of God is the
measuring stick with which to measure potential truth.
Method: We seek to apply the Principle Approach to education by using the 4R method, Word Studies and Timelines to teach the youth to measure all theories against the Word of God and to see things from a Christian-history perspective while also seeking to understand and learn from other perspectives through original works.
Method: We seek to apply the Principle Approach to education by using the 4R method, Word Studies and Timelines to teach the youth to measure all theories against the Word of God and to see things from a Christian-history perspective while also seeking to understand and learn from other perspectives through original works.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Nephi 9:28-29; D&C
11:22,24; Bible Dictionary: Education
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