Who ever came up with the idea of the Leap program did an awesome job because Ms. Kimberly Worthy talked about how the school creates an empowering educational environment that enables each learner to develop fully as a human being with a positive caring lifestyle, and healthy work ethic. This is very important because each student has the opportunity to open up and not be afraid of what the world has to offer. The purpose of the school was mainly to ensure each student academic success but it also helps socially and emotionally.
The effort to live by “Ubuntu” can enhance teaching, learning, and the overall quality of life of the community because it’s a code of good deeds. The codes are things like being honest, look good, never give up, etc. These are the things that make a great community long as the people follow the code, “Ubuntu”.
Although places in Africa are not safe the students are inspiring because they score off the charts on test. From this I get the idea that they don’t let their circumstances defeat them in getting an education. Another important thing about the Leap Program is the validation of cultural experiences. It is a place of not being ashamed, as they say abandon all fears. This is great thing because having fear can actually harm a person in the long run. Also Ms. Kimberly talked about how they correct each other when they are wrong. This only allow them to become better people. One of the things that really caught me was the part about not having clocks. Africans feel that clocks are an European thing. With a clock I think it actually stop the learning process which is like breaking a bond or separation. Just by the results from the students test shows how powerful the Leap program is.
Niesha S. Bush
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