VISION PORTFOLIO

"Stepping Stones"

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course creatively introduces a new learning environment that explores the "Circle of Life" and what that means to each individual. "Stepping Stones" involves two unique components. The first component is preparing a Vision Portfolio by the students, giving them a creative choice in building their education. The second component is a "hands -on" approach in designing a "visual blueprint" from their portfolio using natural earthen materials. An actual application of the visual blueprint will be displayed in community (culverts) as a revivifying element in our neighborhoods.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. To prepare a portfolio of creative documentation designed to provide the participant an expression of their vision using the natural environment as a touchstone.
2. To prepare, collect and assess creative materials that pertain to their own individual creative choices that best represent the "circle of life" to them.
3. To analyze each student's background experience and visionary goals in relation to the development of their vision.
4. Apply a portion of the completed portfolio using natural materials to a living canvass in the community.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Art of Meditation/Reflection time - being silent for five minutes in every class.
2. Accessing the "Inner/Creative Voice." That voice you listen to for guidance which is always harmless in intent. Superconscious mind.
3. Personal statements - one to two sentences explaining whom you perceive who you are now.
4. Autobiography - 1 to 2 page document outlining life experiences and an artistic drawing of this.
5. Six Lessons with Delphi (Book by Patricia Jepsen and Delphi)
a. Earth Treaty
b. Real Laws of Earth and how it relates to our community
c. Circle of Life - what this is all about and your participation
d. Using "good/smart energy"
e. Practicing kindness and respect with all life
f. How to be a partner in community
g. Listening is power
h. Animals as teachers and partners
i. Living Truthfully
j. Kind Deeds for Animals
6. Vision - Original intent
This section is described as one's purpose for being on the planet. A contribution to the "community" of Earth.
7. Development Plan - an action plan for the future. This plan relates directly to the students' personal, professional and vision development. It is designed to nurture and provide a path toward their vision utilizing community resources already established as the solid foundation.
8. Designing the Stepping Stones
9. Actual application of group vision in community