Who am I? What are my gifts, skills, passions, next steps? What drives me? How do I best learn?
What is my “calling”?
What will be my next adventure in life and how will I use my gifts and passion to solve a deep burning need in the world?
Who will I serve as a leader?
Badge System
The badge system supports a journey of self discovery, mastery, searching for a calling and increasing leadership in three main ways:
Self-Directed learning
Because of the modular design and freedom for heroes to make choices, the badge system allows heroes to customize their learning and move through subjects at their own pace. This freedom and frequent celebrations when heroes earn a badge helps keep curiosity and motivation high. The requirements to set long term goals and self manage, while difficult at times, may be the most important skills developed by the badge system.
Accountability and Quality
Badges make it easier for heroes and parents to track individual learning and to monitor quality (discussed in more detail below.)
Ability to Prove Mastery to Others
Badges may be used in a portfolio to land a transformational apprenticeship or to impress a college recruiter. The work within the badges also may be rearranged into a traditional high school transcript for college admissions.