Around the world there is increasing recognition that all those involved in the applied aspect of practice (whatever and wherever that may be) bring more than their 'understanding' to the situation when they:

• consider what they are doing
• implement a course of action
• assess the intended and unintended impact
• weigh the fruitfulness of the enterprise

… they act as whole persons.  The call for people to bring more of themselves, whether to life, work or community, is going to be one of the key challenges for our future.  Those who are able to apply such approaches for themselves and encourage them within others will be an important resource.

This programme builds on the source publication 'Learning for Tomorrow' and focuses on providing an overview and assessment of the main elements of Whole Person Learning (WPL) and Inquiry Based Approaches and considers what is required for effective application in practice.

Who for?

This event is designed for educational developers, change agents and organisational practitioners who are interested in deepening their understanding, practice and experience of WPL and Inquiry Approaches

Benefits

• Gaining a conceptual framework for WPL and Inquiry Based Approaches
• Experience elements of WPL within a facilitated process
• Increased confidence in locating current practice through self review in relation to the Oasis Learning Spectrum
• Greater awareness of inherent dilemmas, flaws and contradictions in existing approaches to learning
• Develop next steps as educators and change agents in application of WPL and Inquiry Based Approaches with opportunities to work out ways of implementing WPL in specific contexts
• Be part of the execution and concept development activities of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative.

Programme elements

• Orientation to WPL and the Oasis Learning Spectrum
• Self review of current learning approaches
• Exploring the practices and principles of WPL
• Considering the issues of facilitation and learning within WPL
• Examining the image of the person
• Translation into practice

The Oasis approach

• You will have opportunities for individual reflection, paired consultation and small group development, as well as learning from others in the full group over the three days
• Participants are encouraged to explore and deepen their understanding and experience in an emergent learning environment that engages more of the whole person.
• The programme builds on the work of Oasis both in the UK and with global audiences, and is part of the foundation of the International Centre for Whole Person Learning - a collaborative enterprise developing throughout the world.