permaculture

[Neil Bertrando <neilbertrando@gmail.com>]

HI Steve,

You might try teaching short workshops focused on specific permaculture
topics.  From 1-2 hours to 1-2 days is a good range to start with and work
with for a few rounds of design, implement, assess, re-design.  Depending on
your preferred process, you can start by offering a 1-2 hour class for free
to get practice and feedback then build up from there. IMO, One of the best
ways to learn is by teaching.  Start somewhere within or near the edge of
your comfort zone and build on those experiences.  also, as Jason mentioned,
partnerships and mentorships with other experienced teachers and
practitioners are a great option.  (start small and build on success)

cheers,
Neil

On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Steve Waldron <woodydebris@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Jason,
>
> Thank you for sharing your thoughts.  The quote below was the sort of seed
> of wisdom I was hoping to receive.  thank you!
>
> - Steve
>
> On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Jason Gerhardt <jasongerhardt@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> >
> > Internally speaking, I think the best way forward is to build your skill
> as
> > a designer and pattern observer so you have stories and experience from
> > which to teach. It is this knowledge and confidence building that will
> make
> > a teacher effective.
> >
> >
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