[OSList] Learning for the Future: Report

[Harold Shinsato]

Artur,

Thanks for bringing those patterns into the conversation. I'd love to 
read more about the patterns you describe.

Christopher Alexander's work made a huge change to the computer 
programming world and "design patterns" are now considered an essential 
part of computer science education. I think pattern languages have 
sprung up all over the place.

The book "Fearless Change" by Mary Lynn Manns and Linda Rising contains 
a pattern language for introducing change that I've found to be very 
helpful in introducing new ideas - including Open Space.

Then there was a project where a few of the people on this list were 
involved with - Group Pattern Language Project. It is a delightful and 
practical card set of "A Pattern Language for Bringing Life to Meetings 
and Other Gatherings".

http://www.groupworksdeck.org

It's creative commons so you can print your own deck. I got a deck from 
Kaliya Hamlin at the Community Leadership Summit this year in San Jose, 
CA. A random sampling:

Distilling - To keep a conversation or inquiry focused, regularly 
summarize and synthesize what has been said or learned [...]
Feedback - Feedback is offering and receiving information in various 
forms that enables adaptation and learning [...]
Good Faith Assumptions - Assuming others' good intentions increases 
trust and effectiveness. [...]

     Cheers!
     Harold

On 4/19/12 2:37 AM, Artur Silva wrote:
> Eslam:
> An example of synchronicity and probably also of some special 
> situations where form and context meet content...
>
>
> I am currently working on something that can be an interesting reading 
> for people concerned with "improving learning systems for the future":
> In "A Pattern Language", from Chris Alexander, the following patterns:
> - #18 - Network of Learning (pgs. 99-103)
> - # 43 - University as a Marketplace (pgs. 231-235)
> - #83 - Master and Apprentices" (pgs. 412-425).
>
>
> If you are interested and have not easy access to the book, I can scan 
> those pages and send them to you.
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> Artur
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Eslam Erman <eslam.erman at openspaceegypt.com>
> *To:* oslist at lists.openspacetech.org
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:05 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [OSList] Learning for the Future: Report
>
> Fantastic ! :)
> Currently,We are peppering for OS conference (Education - Step 
> Forward) about the future of education system in Egypt.
> The objective is to identify the challenges for improving 
> the education system ,and to outline first steps towards a proper and 
> effective education system in Egypt.
> The conference will be in Alexandria  on May 14-16, 2012.
> Thanks,
> Eslam Erman :)
>
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