Total Experience Learning®
What is Total Experience Learning®?
Total Experience Learning® (TExpL) fully engages students in the classroom. The TExpL model promotes student choice and voice in the classroom. It takes a reverse approach to the traditional model (I do, We do, You do) and promotes collaborative planning with other teachers K-12th Grade. Students engage in inquiry learning to get them hooked on the content for a lesson or unit. TExpL promotes the building of life skills rather than memorizing content. Fleetwood Area School District has had a partnership with TExpL since September 2022 with over 27 teachers and administrators completing the certificate program.
To find out more information on Total Experience Learning, please visit their site.
The certificate program consists of four classes 1 in the fall, 1 in the spring, and 2 in the summer!
Matt Farr, Sean Gaston, Joe Snyder, Kirby Barnett, Kristin Kaucher, Yvonne Strunk, Molly Sherman, and Natalie Lytle
Karen Shaub, Lucia Gagliardi, Sharron Siddiqi, Erin Farr, Emily Mogel, Jonathan Perry, Emily Prescott, Stephanie Pietrefesa, Erin Follweiler, Erin Barnett, Kristi Shuman, Kyle Bollendorf, Linda Bollendorf, Jennie Schmoyer, Damian King, Stephanie Skelly, Jen Neiman, and Greg Miller
(Plus teachers and administrators from Schuylkill Valley School District, Kutztown Area School District, and Brandywine Heights School District.)
Paige Labe, Barbara Miller, Nicole Lynyak, Dawn Gaugler, Dina Heffner, Carin Mileshosky, Karen Schutter, Rebecca Peters, Jill Wentzel, Steve Herman, and Mike Kelly
Total Experience Learning® in Action
Students explored the letter M through a hands-on Discovery Table experience! Discovery Tables are a fun and interactive way to build early literacy, language, and critical thinking skills.
Middle school students proudly presented their Nature Center Restoration project to a group of teachers and administrators. Through their hard work and dedication, they have revitalized the nature center and pond area behind the school. Supported by multiple grants and generous donations, the students have helped transform the space into a thriving outdoor learning environment.
Our kindergarteners were greeted with a Discovery Table all about the letter A! A Discovery Table is a hands-on learning station filled with themed objects, books, and activities that spark curiosity and encourage exploration.
Students explored ancient burial practices by mummifying potatoes, simulating how ancient civilizations preserved the dead. This hands-on activity was one of several engaging stations designed to help students dive deeper into the daily life and customs of early civilizations.
Students applied math skills by calculating averages and percentages based on basketball shots made—a fun and engaging way to bring learning to life and make math meaningful and relevant.
Students are designing their own languages, drawing inspiration from the writing systems of ancient civilizations to better understand how early cultures communicated and recorded information.
Students in the new 2D and 3D Game Design classes at the high school are hard at work developing their projects. These exciting courses were introduced this year thanks to grant funding, offering students hands-on experience in game development and design.
Students in Statistics class are applying their knowledge through the Bungee Barbie project, using real data to analyze and predict outcomes in a fun, hands-on activity.
Students engaged in the democratic process by producing a live mock election broadcast. This hands-on experience allows them to assume roles such as anchors, reporters, and technical crew, providing a comprehensive understanding of media production and civic participation. Through this simulation, students gain valuable insights into the electoral process and the importance of informed citizenship.
At Willow Creek Elementary School, our kindergarten students recently experienced a special Classroom Transformation Day—and stepped into the exciting world of medicine! The classrooms were transformed into mini hospitals, complete with doctor bags, patient charts, and plenty of imagination.
Students became "doctors for the day" as they rotated through hands-on learning stations focused on literacy, math, and science—all with a medical twist!
This immersive experience helped spark curiosity, encourage teamwork, and make learning both meaningful and memorable. It was a day filled with smiles, scrubs, and lots of learning as our kindergarteners began imagining themselves in future careers!
