Advancement Program Christine Tseng Advancement Chair Troop 468 1

Learning and Teaching in Scouting  How scouts learn?  What are some of the most effective ways that Scouting skills can be taught?  What is EDGE teaching? 2 BSA Advancement Program 2

3 3 Teaching Objectives  Scouting offers young people tremendous opportunities to learn a wide range of skills.  The Four Steps to Scout Advancement is one of the most effective ways for boys to earn skills.  Advancement is one of the Eight Methods of Scouting used by BSA leaders to help boys fulfill the aims of the Boy scout of American.  What resources are available to a Scoutmaster?

4  The Four Steps to Scout Advancement 1.A Scout learns. 2.A Scout is tested.  Signed out by senior scouts. 3.A Scout is reviewed.  SMC (review skills) 4.A Scout is recognized. BSA Advancement Program

5  The Methods of Scouting 1.Ideals 2.Patrol method 3.Outdoors 4.Advancement 5.Association with adults 6.Personal growth 7.Leadership development 8.Uniform BSA Advancement Program 5

Scout Ranks  Teach Core Skills & Values of BSA 6  Focus on Personal Growth, Exploration, Leadership, Responsibility, Reinforcement of BSA Values 6  Scout Patch is not a rank

 Eagle Palm Rank  Encourage Eagle Scouts to still active in the Troop  Bronze Palm  Gold Palm  Silver Palm  Merit Badges  Over 130 types of MB to choose from  Eagle Scouts needs to earn 21 merit badges, (10 more than you already have), including the following: (1) First Aid; (2) Citizenship in the Community; (3) Citizenship in the Nation;First AidCitizenship in the CommunityCitizenship in the Nation (4) Citizenship in the World; (5) Communication; (6) Cooking;Citizenship in the WorldCommunicationCooking (7) Personal Fitness; (8) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving;Personal FitnessEmergency PreparednessLifesaving (9)Environmental Science OR Sustainability; (10) Personal Management;Environmental ScienceSustainabilityPersonal Management (11) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling; (12) Camping; (13) Family LifeSwimmingHikingCyclingCampingFamily Life 7 Beyond Ranks 7

8 The Four Steps to Advancement 1.A scout learns 2.A scout is tested 3.A scout is reviewed 4.A scout is recognized 8

9 The Four Steps to Advancement 1.A scout learns 2.A scout is tested 3.A scout is reviewed 4.A scout is recognized 9

10 Video Clip 10 07_Teaching Scouting Skills_02min20sec

11 Teaching Scouting Skills SPL Demonstrates PLs tie bandage Scouts to try Refer to Scout Handbook Senior Scouts check Senior Scouts assist Scouts need help 11

12 A Scout Learns Demonstrate the skill Work with Scouts on learning Reinforce the skill at troop meeting and outing Test Scouts when they feel ready 12

13 Who Can Teach Scouting Skills Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Committee Members Merit Badge Counselors Parents Senior Scouts 13

14 The Four Steps to Advancement 1.A scout learns 2.A scout is tested 3.A scout is reviewed 4.A scout is recognized 14

15 A Scout is Tested A Scout can request a requirement sign off when he feels he is ready. The Scout demonstrates the skill to one of the following person – Scoutmaster – Assistant Scoutmaster – Senior Scouts Scoutmaster provides quality control 15

16 The Four Steps to Advancement 1.A scout learns 2.A scout is tested 3.A scout is reviewed 4.A scout is recognized 16

17 A Scout is Reviewed Scoutmaster Conference (SMC) Board of Review (BOR)

18 Another Video Clip 18 08_The Socutmaster's Conference_04min37sec

19 Scoutmaster Conference (SMC) Establish trust Listen carefully Positive reinforcement Emphasize Scout Oath and Scout Law Share ideas about troop, school, personal interests Set goals and steps to achieve them Congratulate Scout’s achievement Get Scout ready for Board of Review (BOR) 19

20 Some Notes about SMC The SMC showing in the video is informal SMC can happen any time when Scoutmaster thinks it’s needed Advancement SMC is a formal interview Excise youth protection practice SMC is a good interview experience for Scouts 20

21 Board of Review (BOR) 3 – 6 Committee members Not a retest, but a discussion Atmosphere of trust and support Encouragement and praise A Scout rank is official once BOR approves it Eagle BOR needs District representatives 21

22 The Four Steps to Advancement 1.A scout learns 2.A scout is tested 3.A scout is reviewed 4.A scout is recognized 22

23 A Scout Is Recognized  Immediately by Scoutmaster  A Scout should be receive his new badge as soon as possible after his achievement has been certified by a BOR.  Publicly in a Court of Honor (COH)  A Court of Honor should be hold every three months to recognize all Scouts who have earned their new ranks or merit badges.  Ceremonies have an important place in Scouting 23

24 Strengths of the Advancement Program IIt’s fun. IIt offers adventure. IIt allows Scouts to measure their progress. IIt provides recognition. IIt promotes development of physical fitness, character and citizenship. IIt’s one of the eight methods of Scouting! 24

25 BSA Advancement Program  Notes  SMC  Differentiations by scouts  BOR is not a retest  BOR is a reinforcement for skills learned. 25

26 BSA Advancement Program 26 Thank you