I definately was not aware of all of this. I doubt that many others are in
this group. These observations, strategies, and pedagogical methodologies
should definately be incorporated, or at least considered, during the
formulation of our solution to how to keep permaculture from becoming
watered down and developing a reputation as being somewhat less than
professional and unworthy or unqualified to collaborate in the design
process.
points i noticed:
common faults in teaching how permaculture would be taught
common flaws in how permaculture is applied
Solutions:
In how to teach how to teach: The end-of-course presentation to critique and
evaluate the pedagogical methodology of the student
In how permaculture is taught: Perhaps the 72 hour intensive is not enough
time to pass permaculture. We should not expect that everyone will fill in
the gaps of a shoddy permaculture course with dedication to self study. A
solution to this could be the Modular addition to the 72 hour Intensive
course.
The apprenticeship is another solution to the lack of depth of the course
due to such a small teaching time, but how is this integrated into the
curriculum. Is it required? Is there a distinction for the increased
teaching time?
What about further certifications and knowledge evaluations? For example, A
test or some other mechanism that evaluates your knowledge of a specific
subject related to permaculture.
The third prong that you mentinoned: the permaculture-to-public prong, as
currently realized by the PmC networking association. a tool for
socio-ecological change and to weave together all those, individuals and
associations active in this area into a major force who could push along
designed change at a local , predominantly, and national level.
I would consider your way of doing permaculture design for private clients
as another way to realize the prong of permaculture-to-public. That way
would be: "Personally I no longer do designs for others as I have found it
more efficient to teach a 'customer' how to design themselves and then guide
them to unfold the design from them. This does mean I earn less money but
then I'm not in this for the money."
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 12:23 PM, steve read <permaculturefr@free.fr> wrote: