Practice Scholar is the Scholar Phase version of the Transition to Scholar in Love of Learning. There is something of a chronological overlay. During Practice Phase, we allow them to move in and out of Scholar Phase with its adult-level privileges and Love of Learning liberties. Both have their advantages, and the Practice Scholar is managing a biological turmoil that makes it difficult to feel completely at home in either world on a consistent basis. Your comprehension of and steadiness during this transition will allow the Practice Scholar to trust the process without undue stress and be prepared for the more rigorous commitments of Scholar Phase.

Youth participation in Practice Scholar or Transition to Scholar can depend greatly on their birth order, number of years between them and the next oldest sibling, years between them and the next younger sibling, gender, etc. In short, a parent/mentor should be prepared to adjust expectations and approach based on a clear assessment of which side of the fence they should approach from: Transition to Scholar or Practice Scholar.

See also: Transition to Scholar

Resources:

• Critial Reading on Scholar Phase: Leadership Education: The Phases of Learning, ch 7 (This chapter can be downloaded free at www.TJEdForTeens.com)
  
• LEMI has an excellent program for helping youth progress in Practice and Apprentice Scholar.