Project Pursuit Exploration Learning
Launching Your Passions
Propel is an interdisciplinary, project-based learning environment where students earn 3-4 credits while pursuing an individualized area of interest. The program takes place for one semester at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate and incorporates the following credits: Transactional English 30S, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 30S, Physical Education 30S, and one other possible credit depending on the topic and depth of study.
Propelled by Project-Based Learning
In the 21st century workplace and in university, success requires more than basic knowledge and skills. Through your Propel Project, you will learn how to take initiative and responsibility, build confidence, solve problems, work in teams, communicate ideas, and manage your time more effectively.
Your passion project enables you to address issues and problems important to you, your community, and the world.
Through the Propel Program, you will experience
Flexibility in work hours—there is no set schedule of classes as the work is interdisciplinary
Creative work spaces—we'll find spaces on and off campus along with professional project mentors to assist in the project
Individualized self-directed learning, developing time-management and project management skills along the way.
Connection to your peers through partnerships and collaborations with others.
Through the Propel Program, students will experience
Flexibility in work hours—there is no set schedule of classes as the work is interdisciplinary
Creative work spaces—we'll find spaces on and off campus along with professional project mentors to assist in the project
Individualized self-directed learning, developing time-management and project management skills along the way.
Connection to your peers through partnerships and collaborations with others.
Propel approaches learning through a 21st Century Lens; it provides a strong foundation in literacy and deeper learning while also preparing students to:
Think critically and pursue in-depth inquiry
Exercise choice while holding themselves accountable
Problem solve creatively
Build partnerships and collaborate with others
Gain meaningful employment and/or make connections in the professional world
Succeed in post-secondary education