Core Capabilities
The framework looks to develop three particular areas of capability in students and teachers who engage with the project. We imagine these three capabilities as legs of a stool, a three legged one.
1. ASPIRATION - Personal Vision, Personal Mastery and Shared Vision
2. REFLECTION - Conversations and Mental Models or Habits of Mind
3. SYSTEMS AWARENESS - Systems Thinking and Systems Awareness
The three ASPECTS
Aspiration
Personal Mastery involves having a clear sense of purpose, being truthful, self-aware, curious, courageous, and committed to lifelong learning. It is rooted in a creative mindset, focusing on bringing ideas to reality. While purpose defines our reason for being, vision focuses on what we want to create
Reflection
Reflective Conversations involve engaging in genuine dialogues, fostering a sense of "we." The term conversation means 'turning together.' This practice addresses mental models, which are assumptions often tied to emotions. By becoming aware of our mental models, we can cultivate respect and healthy relationships.
Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking involves recognizing the interconnectedness of our planet's challenges, such as climate change. It emphasizes the importance of a shared language to communicate and share perceptions. Systems thinking embraces the complexity of problems, moving away from the reductionist approach of seeking simple answers to complex questions.
Systems Sensing
Systems Sensing is as crucial as systems thinking. It involves being acutely aware of the system we are part of, ensuring it thrives and maintains optimal health and wellness. By paying attention to context and developing the ability to "hold the space," we can nurture our innate capacities for systems sensing.