During this workshop, I had the opportunity to guide a group of enthusiastic teachers and managers of Adult Education Centers from Turkey in a first exploration of primary behavior, body language, the theory of elements and the art of Warriorship. Together, we explored how these concepts can be the key to sustainable education.
How do we build a sustainable education system?
To answer this question, we went back to the core: the roots of our behavior. From this primary basis, social dynamics such as pack operation and pecking order arise, which are crucial for how we work and communicate with each other. We have considered questions such as:
– What is leadership in teaching?
– How do you safeguard equality within a group? – Where and how does psychophysical resilience and resilience develop?- How do you translate these insights into the practice of teaching, where resistance and complexity often predominate?
In addition, we looked at ways to recognize (undesirable) behavior, resistance and the stalling of learning paths and development in time. What is needed to respond to these challenges effectively, proactively and with the right interventions?
From theory to practice
The workshop not only offered theoretical insights, but also practical exercises and experiential assignments. By means of interactive working methods, I let the participants experience how this knowledge can be applied in daily educational practice. It was inspiring to see how quickly they made connections and saw opportunities to integrate these insights into their own role as teachers, managers or policymakers.
The workshop took place in the hospitable setting of ‘de Rank’ in Soest The Netherlands, where the enthusiastic commitment of the participants made for a dynamic and educational morning. Together, we have taken steps towards a future in which behavior is the key to sustainable and effective education.
Thanks to everyone involved for their openness, energy and willingness to learn!
Jürgen van Gorkum
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