The Philosophy and Practice of Integrative Education

A one year part-time transformative learning process for education practitioners, incorporating the Level 7 Crossfields Institute PPIE qualification

Who is this Course For?

This programme is for education practitioners working or seeking to work holistically and integratively. It is generally aimed at educators of 14-adult however is accessible for educators of all ages. The Sunday of each course weekend is aimed primarily at practitioners who are working with, or exploring working with, the Crossfields Integrative Education qualifications level 2 and 3.

What does it consist of?

10 weekends September 2027 to June 2028 - dates to be confirmed soon!

Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Friday 6pm: meal & introductory seminar

Saturday 9am-6pm: integrative educational theory & practice Sunday 9am-4pm: IE qualification focus

Attend for all or part of each weekend, or one-off sessions £80 for one day / £150 for one weekend, £1350 for all ten weekends plus £750 qualification route

Programme Outline

Integrative Educational Theory and Practice (Fridays & Saturdays)

September Ways People Learn

Introductions; Exploring learning styles/needs and integrative approaches; Incorporating the ancient practice of fire-lighting as a tool for understanding ourselves and others

October Educational Philosophy

Introduction to historical views of educational purpose - why, how and what is taught in education at different points in time and in different contexts. What guides education today? What ideas, initiatives, and aims?

November Integrative Pedagogies

Integrative education is defined as 'education for the whole human being' - head, hand and hard. IE is also place-based, building relationships to locality, learning from participating in social and natural communities.

December Inner Work of the Educator

How do we nurture our own life force, and support our outer work through inner practice; developing our inner tool-kit through suggested approaches and methods

January Integrative Curriculum, Planning & Assessment

A practical guide to designing an integrative curriculum; holistic planning and assessment

February Organisational Culture, Colleagueship & Mentoring

How do we create organisations which honour the individual practitioner and support deep collegial work

March Therapeutic Education

Exploring approaches which support well-being, including trauma-informed practice and curative education

April Regenerative Leadership

Exploring authentic, life-affirming approaches to supporting and serving others alongside supporting ourselves; growing holistic organisations which support long-term wellness of people and the environment

May Craft

A hands-on natural craft workshop - more details to follow

June PPIE Level 7 Presentations

Integrative presentations led by PPIE students; End of year celebration

IE Qualification Workshops (Sundays)

September Inner Development, Creative Thinking & PSL

Ideas and methods to support the inner development of the student, creative thinking skills and personal and social learning, with reference to the related IE module learning outcomes

October Global Awareness, Community & Culture

Practical workshop exploring integrative content and assessment task ideas focusing on historic and contemporary society to support delivery and holistic assessment of Global Awareness (L2) and Community & Culture (L3) modules

November Natural Sciences & Ecology

Practical workshop exploring integrative content and assessment task ideas focusing on natural scientific processes, regenerative agriculture and ecology to support delivery and holistic assessment of Natural Sciences (L2&3) and Ecology (L3) modules

December Performance, Movement & Expression

Exploring a range of approaches to working and assessing holistically with performing arts, to support the related L2 and L3 modules

January Maths & Regenerative Economics

Practical approaches to exploring applied mathematics and regenerative economics through individual and group projects, with reference to the L2/3 Maths and L3 Regenerative Economics modules

February Language & Literature, Perspectives & Narratives

Encountering language, literature, story and perspectives with task ideas for holistic assessment supporting the L2&3 Language and Literature, and L3 Perspectives & Narratives

March Games & Movement

A practical workshop in a range of games and movement practices with reflective tasks which support the L2 Games & Movement module

April Digital Futures

Philosophical as well as a hands-on workshop to support the related L2 and L3 module, more details to follow

May Art Craft & Design

Continuing the craft process, exploring designing an art, craft and design curriculum for L2 and L3 students

Course Leaders

Dr Jonathan Code

BA, PGCAP, MEd, FHEA, EdD

Jonathan is an environmental educator, researcher and author, currently leading the MSc programme in Agroecology at the Royal Agricultural University. Jonathan is an international-recognised integrative education pioneer, with experience in traditional craft, alchemy, philosophy and regenerative agriculture. Jonathan regularly teaches on biodynamic trainings, consults internationally and was previously a director at the Crossfields Institute.

Verity is a community project leader, Waldorf educator and theatre director. She is cofounder and co-ordinator of The Grove Stroud, a pioneering integrative educational initiative prioritising wellbeing through social, emotional , environmental and academic learning. The Grove has worked with the IE qualifications Level 2&3 for six years, and has seen many students graduate and move into their chosen destinations. Verity is a 2022 graduate of the PPIE programme and brings her strength in leadership and coordination to this programme.