The Oneness Curriculum Wheel
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Wheel
There are three essential pillars of the Oneness-Family School curriculum: Academy (understanding the world as an interconnected whole), Self-Discovery (discovering who one is as a person), and Manifestation (sharing one’s gifts with the world). These concepts are laid out in the OFS Curriculum Wheel.
Quote: Tina Zudock
Learning about global, cultural, and religious connections to Mother Earth, as well as our current impact on the planet, has had a profound impact on me.
Oneness-Family School opened my eyes to the uniting and creative inspiration that is Mother Earth. From our stream clean-ups to the many camping trips and outdoor excursions, this school always left me with a deeper appreciation for and connection to all living begins. Learning about global, cultural, and religious connections to Mother Earth, as well as our current impact on the planet, has had a profound impact on me. With these values in mind, I studied Genomics & Computational Biology at Washington University in St. Louis and am now pursuing a master’s degree in computer science.
Introducing The Oneness Wheel
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Academy
The Academy facet of the Oneness-Family School curriculum develops a deep understanding of the world and the interrelationships between all things living and nonliving. Our academic program is comprised of math, language, science, history, geography, and practical life. All of these subjects are taught in an integrated thematic way so that students learn how to make connections between subject matter and think holistically.
The outcomes of Academy are: goal setting, cultural awareness, synthesizing ideas, organization skills, and critical thinking. We want students to “think big,” and we accomplish this by encouraging them to keep a global perspective and to be aware of how every action has an impact, good or bad. As a result, our students not only gain the skills they need to be successful in the world but to have the self–awareness and sense of purpose to change the world for the better.
Self-Discovery
The Self-Discovery facet of our curriculum fosters the students’ knowledge of themselves and awareness of their place in the world. Self-Discovery is comprised of personal reflection, conflict resolution, communication, creative arts, and physical fitness.
Whereas in Academy the focus is for the students to explore the world around them, in Self-Discovery, the focus is for the students to explore the world within them. The goal is for the students to gain a deeper awareness of their “inner world,” – especially in regard to their feelings, their ideas, their inspirations, and their goals. The outcomes of Self-Discovery are personal reflection, conflict resolution, communication skills, creative arts, and physical fitness. By learning to know themselves, to respect each other, to solve problems, to speak their truth, and to care for their community, students lay the foundation to forge their own paths toward happiness and well-being.
Manifestation
The Manifestation facet of our curriculum provides opportunities for the students to utilize their knowledge and share their talents. Manifestation is comprised of festivals and events, student government, community service, internships, and external discovery (field trips and excursions).
In Manifestation, the focus for students is to share their gifts with the world in meaningful ways – and in the process, to see that they really can make a difference in the world. The outcomes of Manifestation are self-advocacy, green thinking, personal values, confidence, and citizenship & diplomacy.
The Manifestation facet of the curriculum provides the students with a wide array of opportunities to express their creativity, utilize their innovation, share their insights, and explore their interests.