E2C/Curriculum Design
In this page we aim to keep an overview of the various aspects for the design of a curriculum on the Commons and possible study programmes. As this is a joint effort that benefits most from global collaboration, we first try to collect ideas in English and later, during its implementation localise into other languages (Spanish/Catalan in the case of the E2C).
Existing courses
Over the last years the first courses focused on the Commons have emerged. We can learn much from the proposed study programmes in these courses.
David Bollier
School of Commoning
Designed by George Por and Leo Burke at the School of Commoning Study programme of The Common Course: An Introduction to the Global Commons.
P2PCourse.cc
This course is currently being designed by Michel Bauwens and others (P2P-F and FKI) and is focused at "Peer Production and Theories of the Commons".
Methodologies
We seek commons-based pedagogies, peer learning and activity-based programmes. Complementing online work from a distance with face-to-face encounters. Peer support and peer assessment can be a strong part, while depending on the sustainability model, there could be a commitment from experienced mentors to accompany participants (apprentices) on their learning path and provide feedback to assignments.
Activities can include:
- introductory workshop (what workshop methodology is most adequate?)
- on- and offline debates
- (guest) lectures
- essays (that can be posted in wikis or blogs)
- contributions to specific commons
To form a true educational commons and allow the user and reuse by others under equal conditions, all content shall be under free licenses. In this sense activities can be designed that help construct the commons-based educational programme, where every participant contributes her/his little grain to the larger education commons.
Modules
Target Groups
Resources
Here are a few repositories with instructive materials on the commons:
Individual resources: