A Masterclass in Experiential Education for bachelor of education students
The Lead Learner: B.Ed Launchpad
As a B.Ed student, you’re mastering the theory. Now, bridge the gap between fresh pedagogical energy and instructional mastery. The Lead Learner: B.Ed Launchpad is a two-day immersive workshop designed specifically for the next generation of educators.
Built upon the frameworks established in the definitive guide for educators, Transformative Education: Nurturing Minds with Insightful Teaching, by Terry Dubroy, this masterclass allows you to experience high-quality experiential learning, then learn how to design it yourself. Don't start your career just "managing" it, learn to architect it!
When: March 28th-29th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: In-person at the NUSU Student Centre, 221 College Dr, North Bay, Ontario
Registration Price: $99, this is an exclusive subsidized rate for Bachelor of Education Students only
Certification: Participants will earn the Lead Learner in Experiential Education Certificate
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Experience the methodology! You won’t be sitting for a lecture on engagement; you will be engaged.
Build your professional portfolio during the session, not as homework.
Translate theory into clear, concise, and repeatable design frameworks built for real classrooms, not idealized environments.
The Masterclass Curriculum
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The Threshold: A radical departure from traditional Professional Development. Experience and learn how to create an arrival circle which establishes immediate professional authenticity and psychological safety.
The Opportunity: Harness Terry Dubroy’s "High Road" philosophy. Learn to out-design institutional barriers, like budget, space, and time, by converting them into your greatest creative constraints.
Perimeter Pedagogy: Head outdoors to master kinesthetic translation. Map complex curriculum concepts into physical activities that anchor student retention through movement.
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Social Architecture: Master the design of a high-stakes environment where students feel safe to take risks, fail forward, and iterate.
Expedition Studio: Transition from theory to execution. Build a 60-minute experiential lesson that maintains academic standards while engaging your students.
The Action Map: Leave with more than ideas. Finalize a concrete blueprint to bring experiential learning into your teaching portfolio.
A Look Inside the Guide
B.Ed students will master the core pillars of Transformative Education, straight from the chapters of the book:
Authentic: Strip away the performer mask and lead from a place of professional honesty.
Dynamic: Design living lessons that adapt to the energy of the learners and the environment.
Nature: Master the transition to the outdoors, proving that nature is the ultimate co-teacher.
A Look Inside the Guide
Educators will master the core pillars of Transformative Education, straight from the chapters of the book:
Authentic: Strip away the performer mask and lead from a place of professional honesty.
Dynamic: Design living lessons that adapt to the energy of the learners and the environment.
Nature: Master the transition to the outdoors, proving that nature is the ultimate co-teacher.
Graduates of the masterclass will earn the Lead Learner in Experiential Education Certificate and leave ready to design and lead meaningful learning experiences, moving beyond engagement tactics to intentional, experience-driven instruction.