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In my diploma studies, i have discovered the meaning of action learning.
I already knew that this is the best way for me to learn a new skill, and to get more experienced. Action learning can be in form of trial and error, and it can be with just helping some one that knows more then you in a certain subject. I have learned and gained many skills in the last 4 years since i discovered permaculture, first two years when i was working as a volunteer in various projects, mostly wwoofing,,and even more since i started my diploma path. because on top of action learning, it became conscience learning.
being aware to the process is hard and important like going through it.
During my diploma i have created many 'weels', conducting a work shop
in a subject I'm sort of new too my self, 'juping in the water' is my hobby,
but i often almost 'drown' just before i discover the wonders of action
learning.
And that is why i wrote about the importance of awareness, to value the
process while inside of it, is a very hard and satisfying mission.
My first ever workshop was a
nightmare. I made two presentations about gray water and compost, timed
my explanations to the slides, walked about 10 times the tour we where
supposed to do around the ecological center i was working and living at that
time, i was ready as can be... And no body came. publicity was bad, and
there was a free party in the next
house. I felt like the kid that nobody
came to his birthday... So this action
learning is working 24/7 about every
thing around you.
Disappointment?
If you understand the class, you can
learn and grow. It doesn't mean that
it can't happen again, and it defiantly
did, but the way i handle that changed,
and i could only continue doing the
best i can to achieve my goals.
Since then i have passed various
permaculture work shops about gray
water, mud building, the 12 principles
by D. Holmgran, 6 types of compost, a
month long PDC internship program
and a few permaculture guiding
programs for kids. Apart from that PDC, that i was co teaching with my diploma mentor Gilad Margalit, all the rest of the workshops, i had to write them from scratch. Making a presentation, and 'diving' in the books for more theoretical knowledge.
That's not all... Even after every thing is written and ready, and there are people coming. I made an Eco kids camp in April of 2013, the program had to be flexible. What i think is right for these kids, is not necessarily true. After two days with a bunch of 8 years old jumping up and down, i had to except a quick feedback from them and to adjust the program to the kids, and not vice versa. the plan was more or less perfect, but that doesn't count if the goal is not achieved.
Conclusion
-My mind is working when my body is moving
-I find teaching a way to to practice leadership
-It is very important to make mistakes, and very important not to be afraid
of making them.
-The best answer to an unknown question is "that's a very good research
question! why don't YOU look it up, and tell the class as soon as you can"
-learning from other peoples mistakes is some times wiser
-Never stop asking
In and out side my
'Comfort Zone'
