Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008

Tuesday Conference call on Education August 19, 2008 - A rubric for teachers

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This is a recording of the fourth Tuesday Conference Call on Education.

On this call we had 9 people on from the USA, Australia, UK, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The topic for the call was the atmosphere in the classroom and its significance for what is possible.

As I had written about the previous call, in my work I have noticed that the quality of the atmosphere in the classroom - the relationship between the individuals - is not an accident. The atmosphere is the sum of everyone's awareness and interest. It is totally dependent on where we choose to direct our awareness and our interest, and because it is a choice, we can choose to change it from a 1 to a 5.

On this call we look at the following 1-5 rubric for teachers that Joan Berland and I started discussing several months ago.

Where Am I Right Now As a Teacher?

5. If I'm on my edge, then no matter what a child says or does, I'm totally committed to doing whatever it takes for understanding to occur. I'm committed to helping them move from a place of doubt or fear or misunderstanding into a place of possibility because I'm always in that place. From that place, I'm operating totally outside my ego. I remain focused on the biggest possible context, which is ever expanding. I am totally committed to being in this place no matter what is going on in the classroom, whether it has to do with learning, behaviour, dealing with parents, or homework. I am constantly thinking that if this doesn't work I'll try something else because I am always committed to turning it around to a place of understanding and positivity. My mottos are: "No matter what happens, I can do it", "We are here to learn", "Trust me, we can turn this around", "If you think you can, you can", and "If something is hard for you, make friends with it". This is what I do all day everyday and it feels great!

4. I am able to modify the curriculum and find ways to rethink or rephrase lessons so that the children who don't understand something can feel comfortable asking for help. I will work with them from a place of caring and compassion. I take responsibility for setting limits, motivating my students, and making learning fun. I care about connecting with everyone. I get excited when I hear about verticality and seeing what is possible from level 5. I'm open to someone coming into my classroom with the objective of helping me develop to a five and beyond.

3. I connect with a small group of students by meeting them at their level of readiness, but it's mostly those with a higher level of understanding. I know that I need to feel more positive so positive change can occur, but I can only do it if someone helps me or tells me what to do.

2. I let my moods dictate how I respond to the class on any given day. Sometimes I'm positive, sometimes I'm negative. The class lacks clear limits, so no one feels safe or secure. I am stuck in always wanting to do things a certain way and am not open to anything new. I don't feel comfortable connecting with parents.

1. I just want to make it through the day. My performance is uneven, often requiring several assistants or teachers to help in the classroom. I don't look forward to coming to school.

One of the participants offered the following more simplified version.

Teacher Levels

5. I operate from an ‘enlightened perspective’ (which is my own highest perspective) and choose to have my attention always on what will benefit the class.

4. I consistently and independently make positive choices for the class.

3. I make positive choices when prompted by my peers, colleagues or superiors.

2. I zig-zag between positive and negative choices for the class.

1. I’m lost in my own thoughts and emotions and can’t act in a way that benefits the class.
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These first calls are part of a series where Joan Berland and I enquire into how the models “It’s Your Choice!” model, 1-5 rubric developmental scales and “sitting still meditation” can be structured and introduced into a class. On each call we engage with listeners and answer questions.

These calls are FREE to join and open to all interested people. You are welcome to pass this invitation on to others. The conference call will be recorded as a podcast and posted on www.nordicintegral.com as well as on www.enlightennext.org/membership/

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The next Tuesday Conference Call on Education will be Tuesday September 2
The dial in number is: 1-712-580-1100
Access Code: 811288 #

TIME 9:30 pm Central European Summer Time. (3:30 pm EDT)

Time of European/American call in other time zones

12:30pm — West Coast USA Time
2:30pm — Central USA Time
3:30pm — East Coast USA Time
8:30pm — UK Time
9:30pm — Continental Europe Time
10:30pm — Israeli Time
03:30am (Wednesday) — Western Australia Time
05.30am (Wednesday) — Eastern Australia Time

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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008

Tuesday Conference call on Education August 12, 2008 - Atmosphere in the Classroom

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This is a recording of the third Tuesday Conference Call on Education.

We had 8 people on from the USA, Canada, Sweden, and Denmark.

The topic for this call is what we mean by the quality of the atmosphere in the classroom, and its significance for what is possible.

In my work I have noticed that the quality of the atmosphere in the classroom – the relationship between the individuals – is not an accident. The atmosphere is the sum of everyone’s awareness and interest. It is totally dependent on where we direct our awareness and our interest. I have found that I and the students are always 100% responsible for how we are towards each other; we are always totally responsible for our behaviour, and our choices. Talking about this perspective always creates an atmosphere of high expectations for both me and for the students. But it is not experienced as stressful or burdensome; rather it has the qualities of freedom and creativity. In this atmosphere I experience the potential for constant and positive development for me and the students as always being possible. But more important, because it is a question about a changed attitude towards each other, the result is that I and the students can change the quality of our relationship, the atmosphere in the classroom, immediately! We stop seeing ourselves as not being able to take responsibility for our choices. We stop seeing ourselves as victims.

These first calls are part of a series where Joan Berland and I enquire into how the models “It’s Your Choice!” model, 1-5 rubric developmental scales and “sitting still meditation” can be structured and introduced into a class. On each call we engage with listeners and answer questions.

These calls are FREE to join and open to all interested people. You are welcome to pass this invitation on to others. This conference call will be recorded as a podcast and posted on www.nordicintegral.com as well as on www.enlightennext.org/membership/
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The next Tuesday Conference Call on Education will be Tuesday August 19
The dial in number is: 1-712-580-1100
Access Code: 811288 #

TIME 8.30 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. (6.30-7.30am EDT, 12.30-1.30pm CEST).

Time of Australian/Pacific call in other time zones

3:30am — West Coast USA Time
5:30am — Central USA Time
6:30am — East Coast USA Time
11:30am — UK Time
12:30am — Continental Europe Time
1:30pm — Israeli Time
6:30pm — Western Australia Time
8.30pm — Eastern Australia Time

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 10) References

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 10 Kirk recommends some references for teachers and school leaders wanting more information about Spiral Dynamics.

I have invited Kirk to join as special guest on the Tuesday Conference Call on Education.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 9) YELLOW & TURQUOISE

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 9 Kirk outlines some of the characteristics and qualities of Levels 9 and 10 in terms of leadership in education.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 8) CHANGE

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 8 Kirk outlines three states of change. We also talk about the life conditions that might be necessary for change from GREEN to YELLOW.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 7) GREEN

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 7 Kirk outlines Level 6 GREEN.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 6) ORANGE

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 6 Kirk outlines Level 5 ORANGE. Nick also outlines how the model "It's Your Choice!" can connect ORANGE to a worldcentric level of consciousness, and where ORANGE success has the potential of taking on a deep sense of meaning and purpose - furthering everyones success.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 5) BLUE

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 5 Kirk outlines Level 4 BLUE. Nick also outlines how the model "It's Your Choice!" creates discipline and order and a deep sense of meaning and purpose as a result of everyone valuing development.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 4) RED

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 4 Kirk outlines Level 3 RED. Nick outlines how the model "It's Your Choice!" is able to create an expression of positive healthy RED which allows movement up the Spiral. Here the model builds the individuals self image in a very positive way, by reinforcing and rewarding positive choices. In RED choices have immediate consequences.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 3) PURPLE

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 3 Kirk outlines Level 4 PURPLE. Nick outlines how the model "It's Your Choice!" is able to create a positive purple environment very quickly, and thus allow movement up the Spiral. At this level the model creates a safe environment with an inherent quality of belonging. It create the foundation for the higher levels to be expressed.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Saturday, Aug 02, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 2) BEIGE

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

In part 2 we outline Level 1 BEIGE.

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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Friday, Aug 01, 2008

Spiral Dynamics and the work of Clare Graves: Exploring the Implications for Education. An Interview with Kirk Coleman (Part 1) Introduction

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In this podcast I talk with Kirk Coleman who lives on Vancouver island on the west coast of Canada and teaches grade 6/7. Kirk is currently working on his Master's thesis in education. He contacted me in March. The focus of his research is to explore the implications for education related the model Spiral Dynamics and to the work of Claire Graves. His paper should be finished by the end of August. He recently sent me a draft and we decided to do this first series.

To our knowledge there are only a few academic papers written about Spiral Dynamics and education. In the interview Kirk mentions the following reference by Yalcin Yalaki (2004). Science teachers' worldviews: A way to understand beliefs and practices. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Florida State University College of Education, Tallahassee. (224 pages).
Available here: http://etd.lib.fsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05192004-181457/unrestricted/YalakiDissertation.pdf

To learn more about Spiral Dynamics here is an excellent online resource and interview with Don Beck published by the magazine WIE (published by EnlightenNext): http://www.wie.org/spiral/

To find out more please contact nick.drummond@nordicintegral.com http://www.nordicintegral.com

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