Students reflect on their strengths to find their “Element” through a structured process of guided activities and reflection within the Mentoring Clubs. This concept, based on the work of Sir Ken Robinson, focuses on identifying the specific point where a child’s natural talents (what they are good at) and personal passions (what they love doing) meet.
The process of reflection involves several key components:
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Exploring Three Core Areas: Participants are encouraged to investigate their strengths, interests, and areas for growth. This holistic view helps them move beyond just academic performance to understand their unique potential.
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Building Self-Awareness: A primary goal of these activities is to develop self-awareness, which is treated as an essential life skill. By reflecting on how they perform during projects, students begin to better understand themselves.
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Learning Through Doing: The reflection happens in the context of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and CLIL. As students work on real-world projects—such as “Save the Ocean”—they have practical opportunities to discover what they are naturally good at, whether it is creative design, critical thinking, or leading a team.
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Focus on Fulfillment: The reflection is designed to help students find a path where they feel energized and creative. The sources suggest that by discovering this “Element,” students are able to learn faster and achieve greater success because they are doing work that feels meaningful to them.
Ultimately, this reflective process shifts the educational focus from rote memorisation to a journey of self-discovery, preparing children not just for school, but for a fulfilling life.