Jkswa

recently in 2008 knight established the jack knight songwriting academy which is an online songwriting/educational program designed to help economically disadvantaged youth and adults in the age range of 12 – 24 years old. we will teach them how to make and carry out important personal, career and educational decisions that will dramatically affect their future. the jack knight songwriting academy makes use of a learning model, which integrates songwriting, teaching methods and structures to maximize learning power. it makes use of proven learning principles and adapts them specifically for educationally disadvantaged learners. video, a powerful learning tool, is used to pose problems, model solutions, present emotionally laden material, and provide feedback. the online academy is used effectively to provide a dynamic learning environment where students can share ideas and doubts without fear of ridicule. we will provide many learning activities—modeling tapes, role-plays, exercises, a