Academics
Traditional education often relies on a "one-size-fits-all" approach, aiming for the mythical "average" student.
This means teaching to the middle, which can leave both struggling and advanced students feeling unchallenged and uninspired. Those who learn at a slower pace may fall behind, while those who grasp concepts quickly can become bored and disengaged, ultimately hindering the progress of many individuals.
Traditional education often struggles to meet the needs of every student, sometimes leaving them feeling lost in the crowd, unmotivated, and disconnected. Rigid curricula and the overemphasis on testing can stifle creativity and the joy of learning, while a focus on “one-size-fits-all” solutions overshadows the development of individual talents.
Inquiry is the natural process of thinking that inspires curiosity and the desire to learn. Inquiry Pedagogy is a teaching method that engages students in active learning experiences by exploring topics, asking questions, and discovering answers through critical thinking. Inspire Academies Inquiry Process introduces students to intentional themes to spark individual curiosity. Students then engage in a specific topic navigating through the six phases of Inquiry leading to new ideas, discovery, and growth.
Absolutely! We are proud to partner with the University of Texas at Austin to offer our students multiple hours of college credit through their OnRamps program at zero cost to Sherman Inspire Academy families.
We pride ourselves with intentionally designing numerous ways to support students in learning. Our student-teacher ratios vary based on the learning activity:
- Direct Instruction: 1 teacher to 15 students
- Small Group Work: 1 teacher to 10 students
- Individual Work: 1 teacher to 25 students
This approach allows us to tailor our teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student and ensure everyone has the support they need to succeed.
Behavior Management is a hot topic in education that ultimately comes down to the question: who is in control? We believe that it is important that we acknowledge the importance of individuals being in control of their own decisions. It is our responsibility to provide expectations, guidance, instruction, and skills for learners to be in control of their own behaviors. This is a process that requires patience and belief that ultimately the only decisions I control are my own. Over the time that a learner spends with us, our goal is to prepare them to make appropriate decisions.
