1. Scouts come in all shapes, sizes, personal make-up and ability.
2. Boys differ from one another, yet they have many similarities.
They dislike
Injustice
Favouritism
Insecurity
3. Boys need
to be themselves
to be accepted
to be recognized
to be loved
to be praised
4. Boys like to do everything
Play
Use their hands
Experiment
Adventure with risk
Camp
Compete
Collect things
Ask questions
Play act
Show off
5. Boys like to go to new places and see everything
THE SCOUT PROGRAMME and SCOUT METHOD take care of all these.
THE SCOUT METHOD - HOW TO INSTRUCT
Nobody can teach what he does not know. Leaders must learn before they can instruct and before they can train the boys.
The Scout Method is
learning by Doing.You should instruct in three stages:
- Explanation : Be simple, use clear words.
- Demonstration : Be practical, use real things. E.g. rope for knotting
- Application : Use what you have explained and demonstrated in a practical way. Most of what we learn should be used.
The Scout System is for the Leader to train the P.L. or Sixer and for them to train the boys in their Patrol or Six. Keep numbers small in order to be able to give practical training. Set the pace of learning for the slowest member in the group. Remember that boys will make mistakes.
Avoid subjects taught at school.
Make full use of local people who have special knowledge. Invite them to demonstrate their skills to the boys.
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