ADVENTURE PATHS IN CLASS

Take your classroom to the next level with Adventure Paths! These optional, high-challenge tasks offer students the chance to step out of their comfort zone and tackle rewarding projects. Once students commit to an Adventure Path, they’re in it to win it! This session will explore how Adventure Paths can foster a risk-rich environment where students learn resilience, embrace challenges, and experience the thrill of pushing their limits—all while having fun.

1. Welcome & Overview (5 minutes)

• Introduction to Adventure Paths
• Goals of the session

2. What Are Adventure Paths? (5 minutes)

• Explanation of optional challenging tasks
• Benefits of creating a risk-rich environment for students

3. Designing Effective Adventure Paths (10 minutes)

• Strategies for creating engaging, high-challenge tasks
• Ensuring commitment: How to make students say “yes” and stick with it
• Examples of successful Adventure Paths in the classroom

4. Encouraging Student Buy-In (5 minutes)

• Motivating students to take risks and embrace challenges
• Creating a classroom culture that supports adventure and persistence

5. Q&A and Final Thoughts (5 minutes)

• Address participant questions
• Recap and next steps