Skills Instruction

Much of Scouting is learning. Though, regularly the best learning takes place on occasions when Scouts are having fun and aren’t at all aware they’re learning anything, periods set aside for relevant instruction are a fundamental part of a normal troop meeting.

The Skills Instruction portion of a troop meeting can feature topics that are theme-related, rank-related, merit badge-related, or readiness-related, as in preparing for a special activity, project, or event.

The EDGE Method is a teaching technique used within Scouts BSA programs to effectively impart skills and knowledge. It stands for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable. This method ensures that learners not only understand a new skill but are also able to perform it independently.