Sean, Claudia et al -
I think that everyone is in agreement about wanting to preserve the integrity of a Permaculture Design Certificate Course. (Of course -a person that misses classes, design work, etc -wouldn't be eligible for a certificate of completion -why would they?)
"Teachers in the region had their own agendas and their own courses competing for students..." "Did people skip days and still get a certificate? "
"...I see this as a flaw in the modular format."
These additional questions, comments and concerns -work to support the need for continuing training, constant contact with a qualified mentor and support the 2 year apprenticeship requirements that are invaluable for maintaining the highest standards and in creating highly experienced Instructors and Designers -everywhere.
As a small example: The first modular courses were taught over 15 years ago! -lot's of the issues raised now are the same issues that, since these first courses, have been addressed and solved in many, many creative ways... (finding that out, in advance, is what a Mentor is for!)
I'm not against reinventing the wheel -but at least the wheel is a good point of departure...
Larry Santoyo
http://www.earthflow.com/
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