Evolutionary Education for the 21st Century
a design focus and a narrative approach - components of a life wide curriculum
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Core Elements |
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Permaculture
Bio-dynamic Basics Local Food Systems Sustainable Agriculture Soil regeneration Indigenous Agriculture Cooking without Recipes Nutritious, Delicious Food Prep Holistic Cuisine Herbal Medicine Natural Building Straw Bale Housing Timber Framing Water Management Certificate Programs Workshops Trainings 
Core Elements for Each TopicNatural & Human Ecology
Mind, Body & Wisdom ReGenerative Design Applied Permaculture Interpersonal Relationships Leadership Cooperative Entrepreneurship Creativity & Innovation Media, Technology, & Communications Business & Financial Community Organization & Social Justice 
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Different programs draw on a variety of the Core Elements listed in the column to the left, below. Each Core Element will be offered in light of the five Universal Program Contexts, which are lenses, or key questions that recur as we journey through life. Each program is given an added boost by our Legacy Mentoring triads and our Integrative Apprenticeships, or in shorter programs, integrated work experience.
Each program no matter which Core Elements and Specific Topics covered, from accounting to emotional intelligence, from soil science to leadership, from deep natural agriculture to integral spirituality, from living systems design to permaculture, from hospitality to coaching and beyond is set in the context of 6 key questions we face today on life’s journey. 1) What is the truth about the earth and how can I relate to it? 2) What can I study that helps me make sense of life? 3) How do I stay healthy and vital in the face of life's challenges? 4) How do I communicate in ways that maintain and deepen my relationships? 5) How do I earn a living, participate in society, and leave a better world for future generations? 6) How do I view my life in a new light based on my experiences in the program? 
Each program is synthesized in terms of how it impacts our fundamental life narrative. This guides us to recreate our life narrative based on the new perspectives we have encountered. From that new perspective we can:
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