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"For a green future"
"Permaculture course @
Agriculture University of Lisbon"
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E.
"European Permaculture
teachers convergence 2012"
"Teachers support"
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E. first draft
Design
Stacking
Future diploma holders
The peak
"International Teachers support"
Standards
This
are the specialists we expect to find
Design projects requirements
Made on a 5 Days bioconstruction course
Not many meetings needed
For
the students interested in moving forward the next step of the
process is for the student to sent by internet a project or more to
the tutor and have a online assessment.
Then
there is the first personal meeting were the tutor will have a look
at 5 or more projects designed by the students and feedback on what
can be improved.
Fair share
Green gatherings
September
What would i do different?
One day we would like to have a diploma process for free, that could be financed by other ways, so that even people without any money could be fully integrated.
In our system a student with no finantial resources can also make an exchange with the teacher for work or materials acording to the needs.
Final observations
Diploma System
Portugal
After
15 years since the arrival of the permaculture science in Portugal,
it came the moment to develop the portuguese diploma system.
This
project has been developed with the help of Lesley Martin, that for
many years was the only permaculture teacher in Portugal and has been
tutoring me on my diploma.
These
are important moments when we can announce the development of a
diploma system adapted to the portuguese conditions and
opportunities.
Our
main goals are to develop a user friendly system that would be cheap
and with a low energy footprint and that at the same time would keep
a very high standard of quality.
For
the develop of such a system we based ourselves on the british
permaculture experience and also on other 13 institutions around
Europe and the world.
In
this process we have developed the permaculture academy which is
currently being hosted by the Vale da Lama permaculture institute.
Agriculture University of Lisbon"
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E.
Observation
Intuitive
Observation
-Not
many permaculture teachers in Portugal
-Some
regions have no teacher
-No
education in portuguese
-Not
much research in mediterranean context
-Slow
development of permaculture
-Not
much diversity in education
-No
platform for portuguese speakers
Deductive
Observation
-Potential
for a boost in permaculture in Portugal
-Possibility
for a higher level on education
-Conditions
to host the diploma academy at the Vale da Lama institute
-Some
logistics will be necessary
-Conditions
to create a teachers community
-Creation
of higher number of permaculturists
-Great input from international organizations
-Great input from international organizations
teachers convergence 2012"
D.A.F.O.R.
Priority
of Ideas
Dominant
Good
framework is crucial
Logistics
required
Abundant
Importance
of cheap and user friendly system
Projects
must be published on the internet
There must be at least one project about people care.
There must be at least one project about people care.
Frequent
Students
must have practical experience to keep high standards
Internet
support
Important
to integrate other projects in Portugal
Occasional
Potential
for providing an amazing experience
Tutor
must be paid for the sharing in a fair way
Rare
Difficulty
on implementing
Doubts
Boundaries
Holistic
objectives
Vision
The
Vision for the Portuguese diploma system is to create a system that
operates with low input and produces diploma holders with a high
standard.
Mission
The
mission for this project is to create a process that can provide a
deeper education for the students and the portuguese permaculture
community
Values
This
project has as main values, education, integration, patience,
sustainability, hope, growth, diversity, creativity and healing.
Quality
of life
By
developing this project i am looking to provide and healthy and
harmonious educational system for the students to develop their
diploma and share it with others.
Future
resource base
For
the future of this project I hope that, the next diploma holders will
be able to become tutors and provide the same experience to others.
Visible
Boundaries
Land
based and online platform to share projects
Not
many diploma tutors
Logistics
Archive
Invisible
Boundaries
-Time
-Ideas
for development
-Limited
knowledge
-Budget
-Time
for maintenance and development
Subtile
boundaries
-Quality
of the design of the overall diploma process
Desire
lines
-Desired
lines to create mainly in the internet
D.A.F.O.R.
Bounderies
Dominant
Time
Abundant
Price
Frequent
Combining
with other activities
Occasional
Working
force
Rare
No
ideas
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.@Teachers trainning course
For
the design process of this projects the students can use the
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E. as main framework, it is based on the O.B.R.E.D.I.M. tool to witch i extended the C. and E.
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E.
is a mnemonic that stands for Observation,
Boundaries, Resources, Evaluation, Design, Implementation,
Maintenance, Celebration and Evaluation
again.
Ive
added the C. that stands for celebration, because i found a critical
importance on celebrating and taking some time to rejubilate with the
achievements, and i also added another E. for another evaluation, so
that the evaluation keeps happening several times along the process,
to make it even more holistic and so that the spirit is not lost
between the letters, and also so that the people never forget to
celebrate and appreciate their inside and outside regenerations .
The
process will move on without stopping, after getting to the final E.
of evaluation we should go back again to the beginning to improve it
or try new updates and then implement the new ideas, maintain them
and to celebrate , as a spiral that repeats the pattern...
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E.
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E. O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E.
It
flows like the pattern of a song that repeats itself and we try to
keep an open eye for a constant observation of changes
Index
Observation
Intuitive
Observation
Deductive
Observation
D.A.F.O.R.
Boundaries
Holistic
objectives
Visible
Boundaries
Invisible
Boundaries
(Legal,
finantial, etc)
The
scale of permanence
Subtle
boundaries
Desire
lines
Resources
Visible
Resources
Invisible
Resources
(knowledge,
skills, etc)
Evaluation
Imput
and output analysis
P.A.S.T.E.
Limiting
factors
S.W.O.C.
Systems
dynamics
Web
of life
D.A.F.O.R.
Mind
map
Design
Master
plan
Mind
map
Zoning
Sector
Analysis
P.M.I.
Filtering
Tools
(Aplication
of permaculture principles and ethics)
Implementation
Stacking
in time and space
Priorities
Maintenance
P.A.S.T.E.
S.W.O.C.
Collecting
data
Celebrate
Party
Courses
Meetings
Evaluation
P.A.S.T.E.
Quality
of life
Limiting
factors
S.W.O.C.
Systems
dynamics
Is
it working?
If
its not working change it...
Glossary
D.A.F.O.R.
Ive
also used the D.A.F.O.R.
Framework in my designs, in many different
moments, is used as an evaluation tool, and its a mnemonic, that
stands for Dominant, Abundant,
Frequent, Occasional, Rare and that can be
used to classify the patterns of presence of specific resources like
vegetation.
The
scale of permanence
Its
also possible to use P.A. Yeomans scale of permanence to get to know
limiting factors for design, a tool that can be used to find
priorities for the regeneration.
Its
very important when designing to consider how we can use resources to
best effect, and how we can get it to perform as many functions as
possible before they leave the site, so that we can achieve energy
efficiency and self resiliency.
1-Climate
Weather
potentials
2-Landscape
Geography
3-Water
Sources
and possibilities
4-Access
Flows
of activity
5-Wildife
Ecosystem
architecture
6-Micro
climates
Sun,
water, soil,
wind patterns
7-Buildings
Location
and function
8-Zones
Environmental,
social and
legal limits
9-Soils
Type
and characteristics
10-Aesthetics
Experiences
and
feelings
P.A.S.T.E.
The
P.A.S.T.E. tool can be used wen
evaluating so that one can know who are the main elements in design,
and how can one use them.
P.A.S.T.E.
stands for Plants,
Animals, Structures, Tools, Events
S.W.O.C.
Strenghts,
Weaknesses, Opportunities, Constraints
P.M.I.
Plus,
Minus, Interesting
Using edge effect
Resources
Visible
Resources
-Knowledge
and experience from older permaculturists
-Vale
da Lama Institute can host the diploma academy
-Other permaculturists
-Students
-Volunteers
-Other permaculturists
-Students
-Volunteers
Invisible
resources
-Time
to develop
-Abundance
of ideas
-Volunteers
work force
S.W.O.C.
Strenghts
|
Weaknesses
|
Opportunities
|
Constraints
|
Lesley Martin
Vale da Lama Institute
|
Experimental
Logistics
Organization
|
Education
Networking
Experience
|
Other activities
Financial
|
Evaluation
Imput and output analysis
Inputs
Needs
D.A.F.O.R.
Dominant
-Volunteers
Abundant
-Computer and internet connection
Frequent
-Meetings tutor and student
Occasional
-Virtual assessments
Rare
-Lack of interest
Outputs
Yields
Dominant
-Quality diploma holders
-Knowledge
Abundant
-Networking
Frequent
-Exchange of experiences
Occasional
-Adjusting the process
Rare
-Excess of students
Limiting
factors
What
is limiting your yield?
-The
factor that limits mostly the yield is the time to develop and
maintain the system.
Were
can i open more niches?
-A
better promotion may create a bigger interest.
What
improvements can be done?
-A
good organization of time and tasks
How
to extend limits and comfort zones?
-Share
the results with international community
Energy
leaks
Where
are you bleeding?
The
system have never been tested
Systems
dynamics
Key
functions
Organizing
Networking
Supporting
Developing
Researching
Systems
to support the key functions
Students
from Institute
Future
diploma holders
Future
tutors
Academy
O.B.R.E.D.I.M.C.E.
Elements
to support the systems
Myself
Volunteers
Students
Lesley
Martin
Other
diploma holders
International
sugestions
Relations
+ + between systems
Teaching
+ + Tutoring
Tutor
+ + New tutors
New
tutors + + Diploma holders
Design
The
Portuguese Diploma Process
The
portuguese diploma system was developed to be of low input with a
small footprint, it must also be and self maintaining as much as
possible so of the process can produce as much as possible with
minimum management.
To
make it as cheap and efficient as possible we looked into having all
the information online to reduce the need for questions and answers
from the diploma students.
European Permaculture Convergence
One
of the most discussed aspect related to permaculture all over the
world, is the teaching quality standards.
By
being a self regulating science with no formal central structure,
there is no control as such and that reminds me of one of the
questions I did to Bill Mollison one day.
Q
:What is your dream for the future of Permaculture?
A:
All I ever dreamed for permaculture was that it would lose my control...and it has...so I dont have dreams for the future of it.
Specializations
In
the diploma certificate there will be described what is the
specialization of the diploma holder according to his experience with
projects development.
Because
permacultursits are very multifunctional people, each permaculturist
can have 2 or 3 specializations if they can show that they have the
skills .
Teaching
Horticulture
Bio
constuction
Project
management
Marketing
/ Networking
Community
/ Transition
Urban
design
Forest
management
The first project is
Design projects requirements
For
the students to receive their diploma they must complete
10 designs representing their experience of a 2 years period.
10 designs representing their experience of a 2 years period.
For
the 10 designs they will receive points per project and
they need 80 points to pass, and the maximum they can get
is 100 points.
At least 5 of the projects must have been implemented and
at least 1 must be about networking and social aspects.
they need 80 points to pass, and the maximum they can get
is 100 points.
At least 5 of the projects must have been implemented and
at least 1 must be about networking and social aspects.
Training
requirements
Beside
the 10 projects the students must also show their
practical experience and they will also receive points for that.
They need 70 points and the maximum they can get is 100.
practical experience and they will also receive points for that.
They need 70 points and the maximum they can get is 100.
The
trainning experience is represented by the workshops,
courses, meetings or events that they have been part of, or
developments they have made in permaculture projects.
courses, meetings or events that they have been part of, or
developments they have made in permaculture projects.
The
portuguese permaculture community will try to provide
specific courses to support the quality of the training for
diploma students.
specific courses to support the quality of the training for
diploma students.
For
minimum 5 days specialization course the students get
10 points per course or per demonstrated working
experience.
10 points per course or per demonstrated working
experience.
There
are also 10 and 5 points courses according to level of
the learning and working experience.
the learning and working experience.
For
the working experience the students can get maximum
100 points and minimum 70 to pass.
100 points and minimum 70 to pass.
Training
possibilities
5
days education or practical experience
15
points
|
Courses
and practical experience
10
points
|
1-2
day courses, workshops
5
points
|
Advanced
design course
Water
resource management
Soils
analysis
Productive
landscapes
Project
management
|
Forest
gardening
Horticulture
Teacher
trainning
Bioconstruction
Urban
design
I.T.
Community
/ Networking
Marketing
/ Fund raising
Appropriate
tehcnologies
|
Mushroom
Aquaponics
Composting
Wormcomposting
Bee
keeping
Animal
husbandery
Food
processing
Reskilling
Basket
making
Leather
work
Etc
|
In
total the diploma student need to get at least 150 points to be
recognized as a diploma holder by the portuguese system.
The
process
The
process starts with a meeting with other people interested and with
the coordination of a tutor that will explain the process, this
meeting is free of charge and has the function of clarifying and
presenting the process to permaculturists.
Its
important at this stage that the student starts looking for courses
or activities were he can get the working experience points and start
that process at the same time as the design projects.
This
also the moment for the student to start developing and publishing
the diploma online so that other permaculturists can learn from the
experience and also the tutor can see at any moment the stages of
development.
(This
is not obligatory, but there is an extreme importance on sharing the
achivements with the permaculture community)
The
next step is the second virtual assessment to present 7 or more
projects for the tutor to help on adjustment of parts that need
deeper development.
We
get then to the final assessment with two tutors to adjust the final
details of the projects and experience and to prepare the final
presentation.
Moment
for the final presentation in a opened event for the permaculture
community and for the celebration of the achievements.
The
total price for this experience is 275 euros that will go to the
maintenance of the academy hosting the process and for the tutor
input.
Master
plan
Moment
1
-Meetings
to discuss international examples and develop portuguese process
Moment
2
-Develop
effective system that is user friendly and keeps high standards
Moment
3
-Organize
presentations and promote on the internet
Moment
4
-Test
the tool
Moment
5
-Increase
the number of tutors
Zoning
The
portuguese diploma is part of the work in zone 00.
P.M.I.
Plus
|
Minus
|
Interesting
|
Diploma
process completely new
Integrates
other projects to support with education for students
High
standards because combines theoretical and practical experience
Uses
portuguese language
Speeds
up interest on permaculture in Portugal
Combines
many tools
Cheap
|
Maintenance
Logistics
Not
much time
Combining
with other educational activities
Something
totally new
Never
tested before
Must
have price
Not
many tutors
|
Abundance
of resources
Experience
of teachers
Easy
promotion
Something
totally new
In
portuguese
there
is a lot of interest
Might
change the scenario of permaculture in country
Can
create a great network of teachers
|
Filtering
Tools
Permaculture
Ethics
Care
for earth
This
project in not directly related to landscape regeneration,
but it can create a huge impact since it works directly with
education for permaculturists.
but it can create a huge impact since it works directly with
education for permaculturists.
Care
for people
Social
landscapes
In
this project the influence on social landscapes is related
with the training of specialists and teachers that will share
their discoveries and inspire others to follow the same path .
with the training of specialists and teachers that will share
their discoveries and inspire others to follow the same path .
Fair
share
One
of the cheapest diplomas in the world, that provides a
highly experienced permaculturist to promote the principle of
fair share.
highly experienced permaculturist to promote the principle of
fair share.
Permaculture
Principles
The
most frequent principles applied were:
The
problem is the solution
Integrate
rather than segregate
Start
small
Use
local resources
Financial
analysis
Not
a very high investment
Most
of the work has been done by other more experienced
organizations
organizations
Work
can be done by one volunteers answering the emails
and sending information that is not online.
and sending information that is not online.
Quality
of life
-The
quality of life we have tried to achieve, despite the
limiting boundaries, was to have a good flow of diploma
students so that then they can also become tutors.
limiting boundaries, was to have a good flow of diploma
students so that then they can also become tutors.
Implementation
Stacking
Time
Life
story
January
2011
-Firs
steps on the discussion about development of
portuguese system
portuguese system
September
2011
-First
attempt to develop 5 days specialization courses at the
internship at Vale da Lama Institute
internship at Vale da Lama Institute
February
2012
-First
steps on the international permaculture teachers meetings project
August
2012
-First
meeting in Germany to discuss future of diploma
process in europe with teachers from 12 countries.
process in europe with teachers from 12 countries.
September
2012
-Development
of design for the portuguese diploma process
and first presentations and tests.
and first presentations and tests.
January
2012
-Full
implementation
Space
-The
project was design to use as less as possible any fisical space.
The
vale da lama permaculture institute is currently running the
maintenance of the archive.
Maintenance
S.W.O.C.
Implementation
Strenghts
|
Weaknesses
|
Opportunities
|
Constraints
|
Education
Networking
Inclusive
design
|
Never
tested
Not
for free
Time
consuming
|
New
teachers and consultants
Experience
|
Early
days
Time
Logistics
|
Collecting
data
Most
of the data collecting will be done on the students on their diplomas
and orgaqnized on internet.
Celebration
D.A.F.O.R.
Dominant
Courses
Visits
Abundant
Observation
Frequent
Sharing
of achievements
Occasional
Art
Music
playing
Meditation
Rare
Painting
S.W.O.C.
Strenghts
|
Weaknesses
|
Opportunities
|
Constraints
|
Central
area of farm
Frequent
students
Creates
a lot of inspiration
|
Time
Maintenance
of demonstration areas
Logistics
|
Education
Sharing
Relaxing
Exchange
|
Combining
with other developments
Space
for big groups
|
EVENTS
Characteristics
The
events organized for the diploma process beside the meetings with the
tutor, can be permaculture convergences and meetings, international
meetings or specially designed events for the purpose of presenting
the results .
Evaluation
Limiting
factors
What
is limiting your yield?
-We
hope to increase the number of students interested on doing this
process by a better promotion.
Were
can i open more niches?
-
Support diploma students internationally.
What
improvements can be done?
-System
free of charge
How
to extend limits and comfort zones?
-Having
a bigger group of diploma holders and tutors
S.W.O.C.
Strenghts
|
Weaknesses
|
Opportunities
|
Constraints
|
Knowledge
Experience
Attitude
Networking
|
Finding
proper niche
Timming
Angsiety
Patience
|
Personal
and professional growth
Quality
of life
Learning
|
Organization
Time
Confidence
Luck
|
Systems
dynamics
Web
of life
We
hope to create an amazing social network and to extend it as much as
possible.
What would i do different?
One day we would like to have a diploma process for free, that could be financed by other ways, so that even people without any money could be fully integrated.
In our system a student with no finantial resources can also make an exchange with the teacher for work or materials acording to the needs.
Final observations
The
implementation of this project its an old dream for many
permaculturists in Portugal. Following the principle of starting
small we have came to the point when we have gathered all the
resources required and can confidently move to the next steps of
implementation.
The
main purpose of this project is that more experienced permaculturists
can share their achievements with the community and with the ones
that are closer to the beginning of their permaculture river of life.
I
hope that this system will provide a good opportunity for the
portuguese permaculturists to move forward in their education as
teachers or consultants and that they can also in the future share
the discoveries they have made along this process.
One
of the main objectives for the implementation of this project is to
create a stronger educational and social network of permaculturists
and an example that can be used by other countries.
This project is dedicated to all the permaculturists in Portugal, that until this moment were most of them inspired and inspiring pioneers species.
This project is dedicated to all the permaculturists in Portugal, that until this moment were most of them inspired and inspiring pioneers species.
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