In 1988, a Royal Commission on Education released a report examining the then current state of education, and the kind of educational world that we wished to create in the years ahead. Throughout the many recommendations and findings was an emphasis on the relevance of education and the need for greater choice, access and flexibility for students. The Sullivan report served as a map to chart the course of education during the next decade. Applied Academics is a major evolutionary leap in education. It's happening across North America and now it's a reality in British Columbia.
Research shows that there are several different learning styles for over half of all students.
A hands-on approach helps them to connect theory and practice. In most cases it is not course content that differs, but merely the teaching style. The idea is to offer students a better chance at success and to make these academic subjects more interesting and easier to learn and remember. For students who learn well in a traditional class, current teaching practices fit their style. It's a cry for relevance.