The Lead Learner: B.Ed Launchpad

A Masterclass in Experiential Education for bachelor of education students

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 an intensive, 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!

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 your university theory into clear, concise, and repeatable design frameworks built for real classrooms, not idealized environments

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  • The Lead Learner: B.Ed Launchpad Masterclass is 2 consecutive full days, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (10 total hours)

  • Thrive works all around the world.

    Find out when and where our next Masterclass is by clicking here or the button below.

  • Each registration for The Lead Learner: B.Ed Launchpad Masterclass is $100. This is and exclusive subsidized introductory rate for Bachelor of Education Students only.

  • The Lead Learner is delivered in-person, led by expert facilitators. This workshop is fully experiential with minimal lectures.

  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We are always available and open to answering any questions or concerns you may have. 

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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.

The Masterclass Curriculum

    • 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.

    • 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.