[Pil-pc-oceania] Women's PDC

[Deb Guildner]

Re: "   what has worked in the past regarding collaborative efforts for curriculum writing"  
Perhaps people who have co-facilitated (taught) PDC's could venture an opinion, as to how they evolved their MO..

I have only taught solo.
but the courses I have attended (at least 3) have had up to three teachers.....
and guess what...none of these courses were identical.  There were enough basics, but there was always emphasis on different things, depending on the teachers strengths and interests.

This was all before the current APT movement......which is centred on the north coast NSW.

Some courses tailored some subjects to the economic potential in their particular region, 
which is very appropriate.  There is obviously not the potential for every kind of enterprise in every region, and is very sensible to mention, eg, what tree species would be suited to a certain environment or region.

Residing on NSW Far South Coast, one thing I noticed about government-sponsored horticulture advice was 
their incredible reluctance to support the development of fledgling projects if there was no existing similar project to point to as a prototype, so they just wouldnt recommend that anyone try anything.

Later a smart town planner got a grant and compiled a map of soil types throughout the region so that anyone who wanted to buy a rural property with the intention of commencing a hort project could first look at the soils, check out the weather stats, water availability, access, whatever, and then try to locate an appropriate property to buy which would suit the project. One person did more than the whole Dept Agriculture combined.  Personally I never understood their reluctance to do their own local research, as.there were plenty of fruit trees etc around the place..including pawpaws fruiting on coastal hilltops and avocados on frost-ridden floodplains.

I would be looking at what is already in your region and compile a database of it (in your what spare time!!).
We also need to focus on womens stuff: nurture eg

Hope this helps, but I would suggest that perhaps others would like to contribute to this thread of discussion, even if they have no intention of becoming directly involved.

When it comes to specialty topics and in particluar: local bioregional development, there are many others who must have something to add...

Cheers
Deb


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tamara Griffiths 
  To: permacultue discussion list ; Nadia 
  Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 5:44 PM
  Subject: Re: [Pil-pc-oceania] Women's PDC


  Would love late spring (equinox here is very windy for a week either side) - but have to fit in with Nadia (very busy) and the completion of works at the farm. Our amazing woman builder is off down there next, and she has nearly finished here - we have a painted house! First time in over 70 years apparently!

  There are quite a few women interested in curriculum development. I still need to talk to Nadia about what she teaches also. I haven't done anything like this before: what has worked in the past regarding collaborative efforts for curriculum writing? 

  love T



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    From: bocor at bigbutton.com.au
    To: pil-pc-oceania at lists.permacultureinternational.org
    Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:20:47 +0930
    Subject: Re: [Pil-pc-oceania] Women's PDC


    Sounds good Tamara,

    Do you have a date you are thinking of?  Spring perhaps......Inter/National Permaculture Day or thereabouts - doesnt matter really.....mid to late spring? 

    If you dare to set a date then that will spur the development of a special curriculum.

    Still interested in that...do you have a list of women interested in curriculum development?

    If so put me on it please. 

    Excellent work...

    Cheers
    Deb
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Tamara Griffiths 
      To: pil-pc-oceania at lists.permacultureinternational.org 
      Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 10:13 AM
      Subject: [Pil-pc-oceania] Women's PDC


      I have some good news about a location to teach the Women's PDC. Some friends of mine have given me "mates rates" to stay at their old farm cottage in Bunyip, which is on half and acre. They have also given me another half acre nearby for permie activities. In between is a zone 4 strip where they graze cows, but can be used for camping when we need it. It is yet to be renovated and they are building an outdoor kitchen for us. When it is ready, I'll start organising things in earnest then.

      They also have 3 large oaks, poplars, birch, lots of gums, a river frontage, wedgetail eagles, old pears (in serious need of help!). I can see a 2 week practical course happening after the PDC, and I have some a local woman lined up that can teach as well as me and all you talented women out there if you're interested. It also looks like there will be a women's convergence on the last weekend of the PDC.

      I am also thinking we can run some mixed classes on grafting, tree care and timber since they have so many opportunities there...

      Lots of love,
      Tamara



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