Adrian Farrugia
Cub Leaders’ Forum – 2009
THE scout ASSOCIATIONOF MALTA
Renewed Approach to Programme: is the method of how a National Scout
Curriculum should be designed and assessed.
Why is it important that we use this tool?RAP was developed by the European Scout
Office in collaboration with the International Scout Office and the Educational Methods Group of the World Scout Bureau.
Did we use this tool when creating the Cub Book?Malta was the pioneer in using RAP tool
which was in draft form in 1999 and launched in March 2000.
The concept to cover the totality of the experience proposed to young people:
WHAT: what does a young person do in the movement – THE ACTIVITIES
HOW: the way in which it is carried out – THE SCOUTING METHOD
WHY: based on the Purpose and Fundamental principles of the Movement -THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Because society itself changes from one
generation to another.
Taken from “Education in Love in Place of Fear”Presented by Baden-Powell in 1922
The training is directed to four main ends:
1.Character and intelligence, individual “manliness” i.e. responsibility and self-reliance
2.Handcraft and skill
3.Health and Strength
4.Service for others, collective co-operation and goodwill
A human being is made up of:
Body
Intelligence
Emotions
Social Nature
Soul
Identity
Physical Development
Intellectual Development
Affective Development
Social Development
Spiritual Development
Character Development
Tender Paw - Bronze
Silver – Gold and preparing for Link
Why do we skip arrows when an older cub joins our pack?
FINAL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
THE PEOPLEThe childrenThe leadersAnd the relationship
between them
Q. Have you noticed that adults are at the bottom of the diagram?
A. This is to symbolise their supportive rather than authoritative role
Reached by means of creating activities in line with the principle of learning by doing
Objectives are reached by committing the cubs to educational objectives as presented by the leaders and agreed upon with active participation of the children.
What we want to achieve The educational
objectives and the activities which help reach them
Activities to give the cubs the personal experience
How they propose to achieve it – through the other elements of the scout methodHaving their say in
choosing activities with it Responsibility Ownership Commitment
GROUP STRATEGY
Cubs Scouts Ventures
Invo
lvem
ent
Duration/Complexity
Section Strategy
Involvement
Duration/Complexity
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Play is not possibleThere is neither a
framework nor rules. This corresponds to the “laissez-faire” attitude.
Play is limitedNot enough room for freedom; the
framework is too tight. This corresponds to the attitude of authoritarianism or overprotection adopted by some leaders
DevelopmentThere is room for
freedom and initiative but there is also a framework as well as rules.
Excerpt from “SCOUTING IN PRACTICE”
Excerpt from “SCOUTING IN PRACTICE”
A system of Educational Elements
…… composed of several different educational tools…. Law & Promise, learning by doing, a team system, a symbolic framework, personal progression, nature and adult support.
Excerpt from “SCOUTING: An Educational System”
‘Scouting is a medicine composed of various ingredients and, unless they are mixed in their proper proportions according to the prescription, the users must not blame the doctor if the effects on the patient are unsatisfactory’
Baden-Powell – Jamboree 1922
Excerpt from “SCOUTING: An Educational System”
Excerpt from “SCOUTING IN PRACTICE”
Educational Objectives of the Scout Movement
Scouting: An Educational System Scouting in Practice Action for Growth The Youth Involvement Tool Box
Excerpt from “SCOUTING IN PRACTICE”
Total of 52 Lectures split into:
Bronze Arrow (3 Parts) 19 Lectures 7 Mowgli,
6 Baloo, 6 Bagheera
Silver Arrow (3 Parts) 15 Lectures 5 Kaa,
5 Raksha, 5 Chill
Gold Arrow (3 Parts) 18 Lectures 6 Hathi,
6 Rama, 6 Shere Khan
NB: Excluding Tenderpaw and Link badge
Total of 48 Lectures split into:
Bronze Arrow (4 Parts) 16 Lectures 4 Mowgli,
4 Baloo, 4 Bagheera4 Bronze Arrow
Silver Arrow (4 Parts) 16 Lectures 4 Kaa,
4 Raksha, 4 Chil4 Silver Arrow
Gold Arrow (4 Parts) 16 Lectures 4 Hathi,
4 Rama, 4 Shere Khan4 Gold Arrow
NB: Excluding Tenderpaw and Link badge
Tender Paw – 7yrs – 7½yrs Bronze Arrow - 7½yrs – 8½yrs Silver Arrow - 8½yrs – 9½yrs Gold Arrow - 9½yrs – 10½yrs Link Badge - 10½yrs – 11yrs
working in collaboration with the New Scout Programme to weave the link stage in both programmes
Promise Law Motto Grand Howl Jungle Book Scout Sign Good Deeds Our National Identity
Legend: Moved ~ Text update ~ Picturised
Knotting Tracking Signs Pack a Back Pack Safety in Open Fire
Cooking Scouting History Country Code Our Country Our Environment Our National
Identity
First Aid Safety at Sea Safety at Home Dealing with
Emergencies Highway Code Good Deeds Faith Handcrafts Communication Animation
Legend: Moved ~ Text update ~ Picturised
Knotting Firelighting &
Cooking Compass Campsite Safety Scouting History Our Country Our Environment Nature Hikes
First Aid Safety at Sea Community
Service Faith Handcrafts Animation Communication
Legend: Moved ~ Text update ~ Picturised
Knotting Pack a Ruc Sack Mapping &
Orienteering Help in Pitching &
Striking a Tent Camp Safety &
Hygiene Cooking a Meal Scouting History Our Country Star Constellations
Cloud Formation Local Animals &
Fauna Our Environment First Aid Faith Making Choices Handcrafts Animation Communication
Legend: Moved ~ Text update ~ Picturised
The most appropriate leader today is one who can lead others to lead themselves. The more traditional image of a leader as a shining figure on a rearing white horse crying, “Follow me!” may represent an incomplete view of leadership
Mary Parker Follett1868 - 1933
You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the
presentJan Glidewill
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