mentoring, internships and/or apprenticeship offered by those with special skills/expertise (3)mentoring, internships and/or apprenticeship offered by those with special skills/expertise (3)
community gatherings for information exchange and group learning (3)
community gatherings to discuss and learn from issues and mistakes and make changes to improve what is not working well (3)
the input and contributions of community elders are sought and respected (3)
including children in work and community activities of all kinds (3)
parent involvement in their children's educational process (3)
learners determining the focus and content of their educational programs (3)
no or low drop out rate of children from their educational system (3)
other (1 point for each) - describe ____________________________________________
B. Educational opportunities (appropriate to the community) are available and accessible within the community or bioregion, including: Check as many as apply
Early education (pre-school learning activities) (2)
Basic education (2)
Vocational/livelihood skills training (2)
Formal/higher education (college) (2)
Special interest workshops/seminars/group programs (2)
Wholesome programs/activities for youth, outside of school (2)
Life experience learning opportunities (2)
other (1 point for each) - describe ____________________________________________
C. Education opportunities are available to all age groups:
- in the community
- in the bioregion
D. The extent to which educational systems and teaching methods:
- honor and support individual differences of learners (talents, aptitudes, interests and limits, etc.)
- promote individual self-realization
- promote co-operative interdependence and community building skills
Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.
5. Education Total:_____
Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability Indicates a good start toward sustainability Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability
