Lesson 5: Composting
Lesson 1: Child Protection
Welcome to KETSO Academy
This lesson is mainly for vocational training students in Sierra Leone. Online students may skip it, but you can also follow it if you want to understand KETSO Academy better.
Learn by watching, optionally doing, uploading and reflecting
KETSO Academy is not just a normal school. It is a place to learn, build skills and create long-term impact.
KETSO started with tree planting in Sierra Leone and grew into a bigger vision: helping people learn, work, grow and build something that can last for generations.
In this lesson, you learn:
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what KETSO Academy is
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why the academy was created
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what role students can play
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what KETSO expects from students
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why safety and child protection matter
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why students must speak up if something feels wrong
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why photos and participation must be handled with respect
Online students can treat this lesson as an introduction. It is useful, but not required before continuing to the climate and tree planting lessons.
Step 1. Click here to Watch
Learn the method step by step in the video.
Step 2. Do
This lesson has no required practical exercise for online students.
If you want to earn points, you can upload one of these:
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a short reflection about what KETSO Academy means to you
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a drawing or note about “Plant, Learn, Grow, Inspire”
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a short comment about how students can support each other
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a short comment about one child protection rule you think is important
Step 4. Reflect
Write what you learned. Upload and AI will check your answers.
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You can answer these questions:
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What role do you want to play in KETSO Academy?
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How can students support each other?
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Why is it important to speak up if something feels wrong?
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What does “Plant, Learn, Grow, Inspire” mean to you?
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Online students may skip this lesson, but completing it can help you understand the academy and earn extra points.
Complete the lesson if you want to grow your score.