The instructor wants to develop a learning community on the topic of "creating a space of participation, collaboration, and bliss", in pursuit of broad growth as a unique human being.
Specifically there are two things to learn through the experience. The first is the technique for creating a participation space that facilitates workshops and constructive dialogue. Students draw on each of their thoughts and knowledge to learn the skills and spirit of facilitators, evolving on the interactive path to great learning and creations. The other is holistic core skills. The instructor will cultivate students' mindfulness to regulate their body, breathing, and mind to concentrate on the here and now.
Students will learn to facilitate the creation of a constructive space in which straight-forward, enjoyable conversations can be had, which are pleasant to both parties.
Students will learn the basic techniques and habits for regulating their own body, breathing, and mind, such that they can live not in the past or future, but in the here and now, subjectively.
Participative space. Workshop. Facilitation.
Body, Mind, Spirit. Mindfulness. Spirituality. Holistic.
Following one's bliss. Social Innovation.
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Workshop style and reading class style. The instructor does not give one-way lectures, but rather fosters an interactive learning community.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Every other Wednesday, 2 classes will be held together. Each student will be in charge of presentation of the text. Detailed schedule will be decided at the orientation. | Preparation for the presentation. |
The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers, Hayakawa.
Peace is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh, Shunju-sha
Opening the world by Social Innovation, Hitoshi Nishimura and others, Houritsu-bunka-sha
Some other printouts will be handed out in class.
Active participation 80%, Final report 20%.
Students need interest to become a facilitator.
Students need intent to implement what they learn step by step.
Schedule is flexible.