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The Objectives of Wood Badge
The overall objective of Wood Badge training is to provide participants
with a meaningful experience in Scouting that will enhance their knowledge and create a
deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilites as leaders.
Wood Badge has five specific objectives:
- Helping participants understand what it means to "deliver the
promise" of Scouting.
- Helping participants understand their role in making Scouting a
"special place" and in bringing the values of Scouting home to boys.
- Giving participants a basic understanding of leadership skills and how to
apply those skills to develop youth leaders, and giving participants the confidence to let
boys lead.
- Giving participants practical experience in living, learning, and working
in a group. This provides important insights into the patrol method and the way Scouts
learn and work together.
- Giving participants practical experience in the reflection process and
the ability to use it to help boys make sense of their experiences. This also provides
meaningful insights into how to create an atmosphere of trust and openness in Scouting.
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