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       Part A - The Theory

    Welcome to the first of the learning sections!

    Part A is all about the theory and introduces you to the major concepts you'll need to know to understand Invitational Education.

    All the learning activities and resources are grouped into 'Sessions'. Click on the Session 1 to start and work through the sessions in order.

    Don't forget to click the tick box to the right once you've completed each session.

    • Learning Sessions:

    • Session 1 - Introduction to Invitational Education Book
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      What exactly is Invitational Education? Let's find out...

      These activities will introduce you to the theory and start your thoughts processes around where it fits with your life and practice.

    • Session 2 - Foundations of Invitational Education Book
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      This session covers the cornerstone assumptions that Invitational Education was borne from.

    • Session 3 - The "5 Ps" & The Starfish Analogy Book
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      The term "5 Ps" refers to the five areas, or things, that make up the whole ecosystem that surrounds students (and everyone).
      These things all do their bit to contribute to the success or failure of every individual.

    • Session 4 - The Blue and Orange Card Metaphor Book
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      Purkey saw that the '5 Ps' in people's lives either invite or disinvite them to engage in striving toward their human potential.

      The activities in this section get you thinking about the various 'Ps' in your life and how they are either blue or orange - inviting or disinviting.

    • Review:

    • Part A Review Quiz
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      Use the questions contained in this quiz to check that you have understood the main concepts covered so far.

      If you are not sure how to give answers to these questions, please go back through Moodle and review the resources and activities.