Students learn by doing, but also by reflecting on what they have done and identifying ways to improve.
DAILY LIFE
What is the “Be Hour”?
The “Be Hour” is a daily session dedicated to students, designed to provide a transformative experience that promotes mindful and reflective learning.
Grounded in scientifically validated methods and the development of essential 21st-century skills, the “Be Hour” guides students to reflect on their learning processes, enhancing their ability to solve problems, work collaboratively, and make informed decisions.
During the “Be Hour”, students are guided to:
- Understand how they learn and adjust strategies to improve their performance.
- Evaluate their progress and set clear, achievable goals.
- Apply their learning in diverse contexts, both within and beyond the classroom.
BE HOUR SESSION
Competencies developed in the Be Hour
Metacognition
Students learn to reflect on their learning processes and discover thinking strategies to use them more effectively.
Example: Creating “Learning Diaries” to record what they learned, how they learned it, and what they can improve.
Collaboration
Students learn to reflect on their learning processes and discover thinking strategies to use them more effectively.
Example: Creating “Learning Diaries” to record what they learned, how they learned it, and what they can improve.
Mindfulness
We develop abilities such as recognising and regulating emotions.
Example: Activities like the “Emotion Map” help students identify how they feel and how those emotions influence their learning.
Financial Literacy
We develop abilities such as recognising and regulating emotions.
Example: Activities like the “Emotion Map” help students identify how they feel and how those emotions influence their learning.
Creativity
We stimulate innovation and problem-solving through practical, real-world challenges.
Example: Projects like “How to Reduce Waste at School?” encourage creativity and environmental awareness.
Digital Literacy
We stimulate innovation and problem-solving through practical, real-world challenges.
Example: Projects like “How to Reduce Waste at School?” encourage creativity and environmental awareness.
Why Is the ‘Be Hour’ Important?
Even though the 4D model is infused in the entire school (curriculum, school environment etc…) the “Be Hour” provides an extra space for students to develop the 12 key competencies.
- Recognise and adapt their learning methods
- Manage challenges and emotions that impact progress.
- Build positive, collaborative relationships.
It helps students become conscious and active learners, capable of:
Recognise and adapt their learning methods.
Manage challenges and emotions that impact progress.
Build positive, collaborative relationships.
LEARNING
Our Approach to Learning in the “Be Hour”
The “Be Hour” is founded on 3 key pillars:
1. Active and Reflective Learning
2. Student-Centred Exploration
We encourage each student to explore their own potential, respecting their pace and interests.
3. A Safe and Motivational Environment:
We create a space where students feel confident to explore, make mistakes, and grow.
The Transformative Hour
More than just a lesson, the “Be Hour” is an opportunity for every student to understand themselves better, develop essential skills, and discover the joy of learning. By combining metacognition, emotional intelligence, financial and digital literacy, we offer a comprehensive programme to prepare students for success both in school and in life.
Because learning to think about how we learn is the key to growth.
At Beyond , specialist teachers and support staff forge strong relationships with our students. They help them to navigate their emotions, encourage positive interactions, and provide lots of opportunities to socialise. They also build trust and mutual respect, take the time to get to know unique personalities, and identify areas for development.
