The unique, hands-on field courses at the Huntsman appeal to a wide range of students and teachers. Activities and field experiences can be modified to accommodate different grade levels, abilities and interests. A good example of this is the field courses that have been developed for schools participating in The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
The IB programme involves a challenging curriculum that teaches students how to think critically and creatively in preparation for university and beyond. The Huntsman has two schools, Saint John High School and Ashbury College that use our field and lab experiences as part of their rigorous IB Biology courses. At the Huntsman a month’s work of “regular” class time can be condensed into an intensive five-day program.
The following is a statement by an IB teacher relating why she brings her IB Biology class.
“As a teacher for 20 years, I have gone to a number of outdoor educational centers in Ontario, but I return to Huntsman for my senior classes. I have consistently found the academic expectations of the Huntsman program to meet the standards required by The International Baccalaureate.”
A Saint John High news item regarding their trip to the Huntsman, www.sjhigh.ca/news.php?newsid=2656.
Want to see what we can offer your class? Check out our website, www.huntsmanmarine.ca.
