Category: Events

March 8, 4 PM PDT—Mali Burgess  (Note: Daylight Savings Time)
The Art and Architecture of Consciousness
We will explore the ways fundamental patterns and dynamics of relationship are reflected in the foundational processes of life and the deep structures of consciousness, and how these dynamics embody the essence and beauty that simultaneously describe the most basic and most complex of living systems, from patterns embodied by the natural world to social networks, sacred structures, the subtle body, processes of consciousness, and nondual awareness.
 
Mali’s works as a visual artist have been shown and awarded nationally and internationally. She is the author of Still and a number of online publications. Her research has involved geometric dynamics and the psychophysiological effects of the architecture of space, engaged economics, and creative awareness and self healing. She is the founder of Iris Institute, a nonprofit organization. She has worked with children ages 2-12, is a faculty member at Energy Medicine University and is a member of our faculty. Iris Institute website: http://www.irisinstitute.net/
 
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5621180992859817474
Webinar ID: 108-839-475
 
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March 15, 7 PM PDT—Ba Luvmour
Consciousness, Children, and Education (Rescheduled from February)
How do children organize their world? What does that organization reveal about the nature of human consciousness? What are the implications for education (and parenting)? Bateson, Aurobindo, and many others have carefully invited us to delve into the relationship between Mind and Nature. How is that relationship expressed in children? Exploring these questions, and any you may have, provide the field in which this webinar takes place.

Co-founder of Summa Institute in Portland, Oregon (summainstitute.org) and co-creator of Natural Learning Relationships, Ba has published five books, taught hundreds of parents and children, and led countless programs for families since 1985. Ba is also a member of our faculty. His books include Optimal Parenting: Using Natural Learning Rhythms to Nurture the Whole Child and Beyond Metaphor: Dialogue from the Realm of Self-Knowledge.  summainstitute.org

 
Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1386318500925697281
Webinar ID: 100-302-355

The Field Academy is offering a series of workshops for educators who are looking to incorporate field-based education into their programs or curricula and who seek a community of practice to do so.

Are you inspired to learn and teach from the people and places around you? Do you see field-based education as a necessary tool for social change? Join the Field Academy at one of our educator workshops to build skills, share tools, and design curriculum with a community of innovative educators. 

Workshop Series: 
Feb 14-17, 2015: "Field-based Curriculum Design for School Settings", Arcosanti, AZ
For educators working in school settings of all kinds who want to work within their framework to develop innovative field-based curricula. For more info on this retreat, click here.
Applications due January 16th

April 18-21, 2015: "Education for Social Change: The Role of Field-based Education in Building Social Movements", Wayfinder School, New Gloucester, ME
For educators who seek to both share and learn tools, skills, and techniques for engaging students about complex social and environmental issues. For more info on this retreat, click here.
Applications due March 20th

July 5-11, 2015 "Field Camp for Educators" Knoll Farm, Vermont
For educators looking for inspiration, connection, and rejuvenation in a community of practice. For more info on this retreat, click here.
Applications due June 5th

Who should attend?
Educators from all different settings: public, private, charter, semester, and independent schools; community organizers; homeschool educators; after school/summer camp; non-profit organizations. The Field Academy runs programs for high school students, but educators working with elementary-aged to adults have found relevance in our programs. 

What is "field-based"curriculum?
We use the term field-based curriculum to refer to people learning "in the field" from the places and people that surround them. We do this through an exploration of the individual, the group, and the larger systemic context. Educational terms like place-based, travel-based, experiential, expeditionary, adventure-based, and critical pedagogy are, while not interchangeable, all relevant.

Who is facilitating?
All of our educator workshops are co-facilitated by Field Academy staff and alumni. In addition, we often bring in guest facilitators with extensive experience specific to the topic of the retreat. 

How do I apply? 
Click here for an application!
 

We're getting this year's AERO conference off to a flying start this week. The early bird rate is still on but will end after the first 100 of you have registered, and the price will go higher than usual because of the amazing people and things happening at this year's conference. You can now get full registration, make a deposit to hold the early bird rate, get single or double dorm rooms, or get a package including dorm and conference registration. We have the better (ground level) dorms this year, and we may run out of dorm space. Food will again be at the cafeteria a la carte, although we may have one banquet night. But generally this will save you a lot. Most venues don't let you do this.