Extended Learner Program
The Advanced Learning Program has been initiated for the academic year 2022-2023 with the aim of providing open school and experiential learning environments for Hisar High School students and expanding learning opportunities.
Aim:
The purpose of the “Hisar School Extended Learner Program”, which started to be implemented in the 2022 – 2023 Academic Year, is designed to take our students to a higher level academically and socially, in line with the vision and mission of Hisar Schools to reveal the potential and make meaningful contributions to the world. This program aims for our students to discover their talents and improve themselves, develop a sense of social responsibility and take part in projects that will benefit society, take an active part in the process of finding solutions to social problems, manage their own learning processes, set goals and learn through real-life experience.
The Extended Learner Program consists of the following modules:
- Hisar & Coursera MOOC (Open, distance online course) System
- Social Responsibility Projects
- Professional Observation and Experience System
Students who complete the Outstanding Extended Learner Program as shown in the “Hisar High School School Profile” document are awarded an Outstanding Learner Certificate, and program information about the distance courses they have completed, social responsibility projects and professional experience are included in their transcripts.
Coursera, the world’s largest provider of massive open online courses, was founded in 2012 by Stanford University Computer Science Professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. This global platform offers courses in collaboration with leading universities and top organizations in their respective fields. Through these courses, students can specialize in their areas of interest and acquire skills that will be valuable in their academic and professional lives.
Hisar & Coursera MOOC
As of the 2022–2023 academic year, a collaboration between Hisar Schools and Coursera has enabled students to access 550 courses approved by our faculty.
This system aims to:
- Provide a flexible learning environment accessible anytime, anywhere, and from any device.
- Allow students to select courses that align with their personal interests and goals.
- Offer an individualized learning experience where students can progress at their own pace.
- Create an interactive learning environment supported by video lessons, interactive quizzes, forums, and projects.
- Give students the opportunity to take internationally recognized, certified courses from expert instructors.
The Hisar & Coursera MOOC System supports students’ academic development while fostering lifelong learning habits, encouraging global perspectives, and preparing them for their future education and career goals through a digitally adaptive learning model.
Social Responsibility Projects
Service Learning and Social Responsibility Projects at Hisar School
At Hisar School, we embrace the service learning approach by enriching our academic programs with social responsibility projects. This approach encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills in practice while developing projects that contribute to society.
Through these projects, students not only create solutions to strengthen local and global communities but also enhance their skills in critical thinking, empathy, and responsibility. Integrating social responsibility awareness with academic learning enables them to become engaged citizens and proactive individuals who add value to society.
Objectives of the Social Responsibility Projects Program
- Strengthening students’ learning experiences by engaging in meaningful contributions to society,
- Developing essential skills such as empathy, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving,
- Encouraging students to carry social responsibility and active citizenship awareness into their post-graduation lives.
This program provides students with a meaningful learning experience that supports both their academic and personal development.
Our Projects
- Arkadaşımla – Bilsem Projesi(Material support and academic support to Eyüpsultan Bilsem School)
- Nouble Cause (Project sharing with different schools in Turkey in line with the Sustainable Development Goals)
- Bellek ve Şehir Workshops and field studies on urban identity)
- Ben de Varım (Community for supporting women entrepreneurs)
- Cas Trips (Awareness activities to be carried out in different countries in cooperation with Cas)
- Finansal Okuryazarlık Farkındalık Projesi (Cooperation with the Capital Markets Association to support financial literacy of young people)
- Coding Summit (Coding peer support program)
- Purrfect Shelter (Animal rights awareness support activities)
- GameJam (Game design peer support program)
- GCI (Application design for providing academic support to disadvantaged groups)
- Geleceğe Masallar (Rights-based transformation of fairy tales)
- Hisar Interact (Rotary sponsored service society for young people)
- İlhamlı Kalem (creative writing peer support project on Sustainable Development Goals)
- Kars Akran Destek Projesi (Material support and academic support project for our sister school in Kars)
- Knowing Neurons (Project to translate and publish research and studies conducted at UCLA University into Turkish)
- Palette Bilim (A program to connect disadvantaged children with experiment kits and online experimentation)
- Technovation (Program aiming to activate girls in STEM fields)
- The Duke of Edinburgh Award (Social responsibility activities carried out within the scope of the program)
- Şehir Dedektifleri (Rights-based urban design program)
- Çöp Deyip Geçme (Recycling awareness project)
- BeLeaf Collective (Awareness efforts to reduce plastic use)
- VEX (Peer support program in robotics)
- Young Guru Academy (Program to train future leaders)
- Yapıların Diliyle Kentim – Kültürel Miras(Cultural heritage protection awareness studies)
- Make a Wish (A project to fulfill the wishes of children between the ages of 3-18 who are struggling with a life-threatening disease)
- Hem Uzak Hem Yakın Sessiz Kitap Projesi (Reading and peer support workshops focusing on rights-based approach)
- Hisar Lösev İnci Grubu (Lösev awareness activities program)
- Toplumsal Farkındalık Koşu Grubu (We run for Non-Governmental Organizations)
- Lemon (peer support program in robotics)
- Kitapşinas (Project to create libraries in disadvantaged schools and organize reading workshops for students)
- Zamansız Dostluklar (Group to meet with residents of Elderly Care Homes and organize workshops/activities for them)
Hisar High School Career Observation and Experience Program
Making a career choice that aligns with one’s interests and abilities is one of the most important decisions in life. Choosing the right profession is a key factor in achieving both happiness and success. In this process, it is crucial that the requirements of a profession align with an individual’s skills and qualities.
At Hisar High School, we implement the Career Observation and Experience Program to help our students develop career awareness and make informed career decisions. This program enables students to explore different professions, observe work environments, and make conscious choices for their future career paths. By directly experiencing the professional world, students also gain the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real-life settings.
Key Objectives of the Program
- Providing students with knowledge and experience in different professional fields,
- Helping them observe how academic knowledge is applied in professional life,
- Supporting them in making informed career decisions,
- Developing essential skills such as problem-solving, communication, and responsibility,
- Assisting students in discovering professions that match their interests and abilities.
This program offers students a valuable opportunity to gain firsthand experience and guidance for their future career aspirations.