Learning by Doing - The Scout Way
Learning by Doing – The Scout Way At Kennedy Region Scouts, we believe the best learning happens outdoors, in the moment, and often with a little mud on your boots. That’s why one of the cornerstones of Scouting is learning by doing – a method that has been shaping confident, capable young people for generations. If you ask a Scout how they learned to cook on a campfire, paddle a canoe, or put up a tent in the rain, chances are they’ll say, “I just gave it a go.” That’s because Scouting is built on a powerful idea called learning by doing . It’s one of the key parts of the Scout Method, and it’s what makes Scouting different from so many other activities. What does “learning by doing” mean? Instead of sitting in a classroom or reading about a skill in a book, Scouts jump straight in and try it for themselves. Want to tie a knot? Grab a rope. Want to navigate? Pull out a map and compass and head off on an adventure. Of course, things don’t always go perfectly the first time...