1.9 The Educational Model - Transformative Experiential Learning and Holistic Development

The Great Game of Lionsberg is founded on the principles of transformative experiential learning and holistic development, recognizing that the process and Way of co-creation is as important as the outcome. Through the game, players engage in a process of experiential learning and unlearning, developing new skills and perspectives that enable them to become active co-creators of a more just and regenerative world.

Key aspects of the transformative learning educational model include:

  1. Holistic Learning: The educational model of the game focuses on holistic learning that engages the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. This includes experiential learning, reflective practice, and skills-building in areas such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

  2. Diversity: The game recognizes the value of diversity and promotes learning opportunities that honor and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of all players. This includes efforts to foster cross-cultural understanding, challenge biases, and build just, loving, and reciprocal relationships and structures that benefit All.

  3. Empowerment and Agency: The educational model of the game empowers players to become agents of change, recognizing that each person has the potential and responsibility to make a positive impact on the world. Through the process of experiential learning and co-creation, players develop the skills and confidence to take action and effect transformative change in their own lives and communities.

  4. Community Learning: The game emphasizes the importance of community learning and encourages players to learn from one another through collaboration, feedback, and shared experience. This includes opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and networking across diverse levels of gameplay.

  5. Lifelong Learning: The educational model of the game recognizes that learning is a lifelong process and encourages players to embrace a growth mindset that values ongoing and holistic personal and professional development. This includes support for continuous learning through a variety of modalities and opportunities for players to share their learning and mentor others as we all progress towards The Goal.

By embedding these principles into the educational model of the Great Game of Lionsberg, The Game serves as a powerful vehicle for transformative learning and holistic development, empowering players to become active co-creators of a more just, regenerative, and purpose-driven world.


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