Postgraduate and vocational courses on Sustainability

20.12.2011  |   Baxış sayı: 198

People from all over the world, of all ages and backgrounds, have been informed, inspired and encouraged to act, by our 20 years of transformative courses for sustainable living. We bring together the leading thinkers, activists and practitioners internationally, to deliver a unique brand of small group learning experiences.

With a focus on interactive, experiential and participatory learning, we offer the practical skills and strategic thinking required to face the ecological, economic and social challenges of the 21st Century.

Why should you come?

If you come to Schumacher College for a postgraduate programme, short course or vocational training, you will be part of our international learning community in the beautiful surrounds of South Devon, on the Dartington Hall Estate

The Dartington Hall Estate was founded in the 1920s by two charismatic entrepreneurs, taking their influences from east and west to set up an experiment in rural regeneration. Their vision was based on progressive forms of education, art and agriculture – a legacy which we continue today.

All of our courses are deeply grounded in an ecological and holistic worldview which, once experienced, will completely transform the way you live and work in the world.

Coming here is a rich and diverse experience which allows you to mix with like-minded students, teachers and activists who are striving for positive change in the world. Schumacher College is a place where you will meet friends and allies for life.

What we believe in

Community – living, working and learning together

The best learning happens in groups. All of our courses are run with a maximum of 20 participants so that you get the best out of your interactions with each other and with your course teachers and facilitators. We employ a range of teaching methods and facilitated processes to ensure that both group and individual learning opportunities are maximised and that a real sense of co-creation and belonging arises regardless of the length of your stay at the College.

We start the day with a communal morning meeting to go through the business of the day and to allocate work groups and tasks. All students and staff take part in daily activities of cooking, cleaning and gardening which we find helps to foster a sense of community and is a great opportunity to mix with all members of the College.

Where possible we encourage student participation in the wider community of the College. We have regular open evenings for the public where our short course teachers give talks, followed by a social. This is a great opportunity for students to mingle with local residents. We also make the most of our partnership with Transition Town Totnes – the home of the international Transition Movement – who are regularly invited to give talks to our students.

Respect for all living systems – an ecological worldview

Everything we do is with consideration of its impact on the wider world. We are lucky to be based in a very beautiful part of the world, with the historical legacy of the Dartington Hall Estate behind us and the College itself in an atmospheric listed building – The Old Postern. The upkeep and running of the College is not without challenges in terms of sustainability, but we aim to walk our talk on a day to day basis.

Our library is a hugely valuable resource, containing books and archive footage going back through the 20 years of our existence as a College. Some of the biggest names in sustainability and ecological living have visited us over this time and our collection reflects this. Students, writers and journalists often visit us on retreat to use this facility. As a student you will have unlimited access, seven days a week.

Healthy body – healthy mind

Some people keep coming back to the College for the food alone! Our team of in-house chefs (with support from yourselves) prepare delicious vegetarian, organic and locally-sourced food at every mealtime. The standard of food is so good that our regular cooking courses sell-out very quickly in advance.

For those interested in quieter pursuits, we have a purpose-made room for meditation and quiet reflection. We start the day with a facilitated mediation session before breakfast, to which all students and staff are invited.

Step outside the door and you are in the beautiful grounds of the Dartington Hall Estate. Take a walk through the mixed woodlands surrounding the College, along the River Dart which runs through the Estate, or up through ornamental gardens to Dartington Hall itself for art-related events and festivals at the cinema, theatre and art-spaces there.

Venture further afield to the town of Totnes, only 25 minutes on foot, to experience the best the town has to offer in terms of alternative living, green community and complementary healthcare. Or take a trip to the wilds of nearby Dartmoor – an area of immense natural beauty in our neighbouring landscape.

More information, please visit to www.schumachercollege.org.uk/

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