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La Lucena E.L.C. observes these educational principles:

  • Understanding relationships between social and natural environments through the exploration of Universal Laws.
     
  • Priorizing direct experiential learning over the passive accumulation of information.
     
  • Exploring the local ecosystem and understanding what threatens its balance.
     
  • Practicing scientific method and observation skills.
     
  • Promoting both emotional and intellectual growth of young people.
     
  • Observing the ethical principals of Minimum Impact.
     
  • Deepening awareness, sensitivity, and respect toward the natural world.
     
  • Discussing global issues such as deforestation, pollution, overpopulation, energy and water.
     
  • Developing cross-cultural acceptance and understanding, as well as a sensitive travel ethic.