16.-Investiture-Checklist-Specialty-Program

The Pathfinders in New Zealand and Australia currently have the choice of three curriculums.rn Traditional Card SystemrnSpecialtyrn‘Way to Go’                                                         Way-to-Go-Program rn This is the latest Pathfinder Curriculum and is based on the concept of activity based learning theory, that the best learning is in the debriefing of the activity that the Pathfinders have just gone through. The program has its own unique language explaining each of the features but the Pathfinders are still invested for each badge according to their age group. The program is based on the completion of pursuits that are chosen by the club from the activity section of this website. This program includes some core pursuits documented below with the complete manual. rn Way2go Manual v2rnCore Pursuits rnThe selection of pursuits is based on a unique balance of Pathways, levels and time. It requires serous planning by the club to create a workable curriculum that meets the needs of Pathfinders as the other Pathfinders. The learning takes place in the process of debriefing and journaling that happens after the activityrnrnThings to rememberrnThis is not a new Pathfinder Club program. It is only the Pathfinder class curriculum. There are core pursuits that have to be done. The club chooses the rest of the curriculum according to the formula that the program is based on.rnrnConclusionrnThe local club can choose any of these curriculums. Whatever system you use they all meet the goal of Pathfinders. Each of the required materials are available from the Youth department.rnrnCurriculum Options: