To contribute effectively to whole person development, we must be very aware of how multiple experiences, offered over time, work together to support each individual to grow as a whole person.
This requires us to be aware of the different realms where development occurs, whilst also recognising that these areas are not separate within a person, but deeply interconnected and interdependent. In practice, there are two characteristics of a high-quality learning and development offer that have particular influence on how effectively it can support whole person development:
- Is it progressive, supporting the development of the self over a meaningful period of time during their learning journey, and do the opportunities offered connect and build on eachother at each stage?
- Is it varied, offering a wide range of learning experiences (both considering their content and the application of the different elements of the method) so that different learners can benefit from them through different learning styles, and at different times in their life and phases of their development, and still draw meaning from them?
It is especially important to consider how the youth programme addresses all these areas, in a balanced, interconnected and progressive way across its stages. This will help us create a varied and well-rounded experience that grows with youth members and will best them to develop the eight growth outcomes. | When facilitating adult learning and development, using our method alongside staying aware of how training and learning opportunities can connect with the whole person, and recognising and acknowledging these dimensions of personal growth, will help make learning relevant to adult members, and motivate them to engage. |