Inspiring Discovery Through Personalized, 
Experiential Learning 
At Greenwood, experiential learning is about more than field trips. Instead, it’s about making 
daily lessons and learning experiential, practical and relevant. We call this “doing the work of the 
discipline” and our teachers continually adapt their courses in order to provide daily opportunities to 
do this. 
The learning spectrum:
For example, in a business course, this would look like:
• Abstract/Theoretical Learning
Learn to calculate and interpret financial ratios that assist with case analysis and decision 
making.
• Doing the Work of the Discipline
Take on the role of a business executive and work to solve a problem facing a real-world 
business.
• Immersed/Real-World Engagement
Share case solution with someone from the business to receive feedback, consider 
feasibility and engage in discussion.
“Students were provided with many classroom-connected learning opportunities. External experts 
like our writer in residence provided feedback to students to help them improve their writing. 
And, classes connected with the community through partnerships with Davisville Public School 
(DPS). For example, Technology students designed a game/toy for students at DPS and English 
students wrote a storybook for a particular audience,” says Elanna Robson, Vice-Principal, Student 
Learning. “We are also improving the connection between external experiences and learning in 
the classroom. For example, students complete prep prior to a field trip and, after the trip, teachers 
follow up to ensure students make explicit connections between the trip and the course content.”
Abstract/Theoretical 
Learning
Doing the Work of the 
Discipline
Immersed/Real-World 
Engagement
Page 14 | Greenwood College School Annual Report 2025–2026

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