Why and for what purpose do we learn?
At the heart of the Whole Institution Approach is our vision and the question of what we want to achieve with our education. On the one hand, the vision concerns our responsibility as an educational organization towards pupils and students and their development as individuals, citizens, and professionals. On the other hand, it concerns the responsibility we, as an organization, want to take for each other and for the planet, connecting with the societal context of our time.
The vision overlaps with all five petals and therefore covers not only the curriculum but also employment practices, housing, and relationships with local communities. Furthermore, the organization's ethics are also part of the vision. By shaping the educational organization's vision for the future with a broad group of colleagues, pupils and students, and other stakeholders such as parents and local businesses, a shared "dot on the horizon" emerges: an ambition realized together. Such a vision inspires and provides a framework for implementing education for sustainable development. It is essential to review this vision regularly. Sustainability issues are complex, and in our rapidly changing world, new knowledge and insights are constantly emerging. A learning organization can keep a vision alive and adjust it as needed. Go to tools ...
