Session 5 - Levels of Functioning
Now we have identified the 'things' that can be inviting or dis-inviting, we are going to investigate the levels of "invitation-ality" (pardon the coined word) at which people can function.
Purkey mentions that while individuals may display practices and behaviours that span the four levels of functioning, it is the level at which an individual typically functions that determines their approach to life and their ultimate success in personal and professional living.
The levels you'll discover, provide a check system to monitor each of the Five Ps and that reflect invitational theory in action.
Activity 5.1 - Four Levels
There are four levels that Purkey discussed that have developed over the years. Please don't be too confused if you are reading some of the earlier material (i.e. the earlier issues of the Journal) and you see a slightly different list of these levels.
The latest version* lists the following levels - described as "The Ladder"
- Intentionally Disinviting
- Unintentionally Dinsinviting
- Unintentionally Inviting
- Intentionally Inviting
Can you see the logic in this?
Click the icon to download the reading for this session.
The reading is an extract from Purkey & Novak (1996, p. 55-60). If you have access to the actual book you can use that.
Complete the following task by recording your answers in your blog.
Briefly summarise the main characteristics of each level:
- Level One:
- Level Two:
- Level Three:
- Level Four:
*Reference:
Shaw, Siegel & Schoenlein (2013). The basic tenents of invitational theory and practice: An invitational glossary. Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 19. (30-42)