The Most Difficult Thing In Life Is To Know Yourself ~ Thales

The Most Difficult Thing In Life Is To Know Yourself ~ Thales

Subtitle

Drilling

How do I know who to listen to ?

Why do relationships fall apart?

When do I know when to take a risk ?

The Heart and Soulof the Spiritual Development course is the

relationship between teacher and student – rich conversation and honest reflection

Semester Focus ~ “Dimensions of Self”.

Digginginto emotions, spirituality, physicality is confronting – reflecting on your intellect and considering where you ‘sit’ amongst

your peers socially adds to the complexity

Connecting to Self

…. finding your core - your foundation.... creates different challenges, different

conversations that go beyond the realm of lesson planning… exploring your inner

being inspires questions that, in the classroom, can be too often buried

amongst adolescent banter.

TransformationNo Summative Assessment – no reporting!Student Choice (Formative Activity/Task)

Staff Professional Development

2014 Cohort

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This is About That!Staff Share

Opening up, telling a story that shows a side that is NOT always seen in a classroom environment..

This is About That!Objects – creates a picture, opens up dialogue, connected.

ResourcesHow to Stay on Your Perch – Elroy Mee

Chocolat `

Transforming School Culture –Anthony Mohammad

A spectators guide to world Religions – John Dickson

Sex God – Rob Bell

Teacher Professional Development

Teacher Response

Lessons designed around creating conversation

Questions – ask them of yourself and others

Reflection

Encourage sharing of texts

Student ResponseCHOICE!

ObjectsThere is no WRONG answer

True to Self

Community