Education Evolved is the first seminar of its kind to help astrology students and teachers navigate today’s educational environment. Our panelists are the world’s leading astrology educators – they will discuss where astrology education has been, and where it’s going. This one-day workshop is a must-attend for serious astrology students, teachers and for those who want to create and direct astrology schools.

Our panelists share a sneak preview of their ideas that they will share during the discussion

David Cochrane, Director of Avalon School of Astrology, says: Our understanding of astrology has changed dramatically over the past few decades. For example, Hellenistic, medieval, and Vedic astrology are now popular. We are also now living in a world of inexpensive global communication and ever-advancing technology. Should schools of astrology adapt to these changes? If so, in what way? As curriculum director and an instructor at Avalon, I have been surprised by some of the ways these changes have affected astrological education. I look forward to sharing with you some specific and practical suggestions on how schools of astrology can best meet the needs of students in the 21st century, as well as learning from the other panelists and attendees.

Nick Campion, Course Director, Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, says: All astrologers can benefit from the examination of different schools of thought and global traditions in astrology, along with a training in critical thinking and academic research skills. A  Master's level education in the history, philosophy and cultural context of astrology is invaluable. The online distance education program in Cultural  Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David is an excellent way to engage with the academic world. By taking advantage of new scholarly theories, specialised teaching and the huge wealth of resources which universities can provide, one's world view can be transformed.

Chris McRae, Educator & Chair ISAR Certification Program, says:  Of course the optimum approach to learning astrology is through a school with a well-rounded and certified curriculum.  However, many highly accomplished astrologers today were self-taught in the days before schools and the Internet.  It is possible for the enthusiastic student who has no other resource due to circumstances, to be self-taught, at least up to a point.  What would constitute a good study plan to prevent an ad hoc approach to learning?  Important guidelines will be presented.  Also, if you desire to teach at the grass roots level, it is essential to design a semester structured curriculum that builds one principle upon another over a 3 or 4 year developmental course.  This process was taught to me back in the early 1970s by the education director at a college where I taught astrology for more than 10 years.  I have continued to teach this semester structured curriculum yearly over the past 41 years. This personal experience will be part of my presentation at ISAR’s All Org Day.

Glenn Perry, Program Director, Master’s Degree Program in Archetypal Cosmology and Conscious Evolution at The Graduate Institute of Connecticut, says: Astrologers are largely self-educated, at least partly because astrology was ousted from academia following the scientific revolution of the 17th century. This has resulted in two trends: 1) a broad based, eclectic, indiscriminate approach to learning astrology without any coherent philosophical foundation; and 2) a circling of the wagons against any perceived criticisms from outside our own community. As a counterpoint to these trends, I will advocate for the value of academic programs in astrology that 1) emphasize depth over breadth, 2) provide an overarching cosmological framework that integrates ancient philosophy with new paradigm sciences, and 3) support development of critical thinking and research skills that empower practitioners to argue the merits of astrology with maximum credibility. This is the focus of our Master’s Degree Program in Archetypal Cosmology and Conscious Evolution at The Graduate Institute of Connecticut.

Julene Packer, Course Director of the International Academy of Astrology, says: Over the past few decades technology has changed astrological education. Before the internet a student had to find an astrologer in their area to teach them. The limitation of locality left the potential for several holes in the education of the average astrologer because the student was limited to who knew what in their local area combined with self-study. In addition to talking about the online accessibility of the Professional Training program at the International Academy of Astrology that takes students from start to finish and fills the holes left by self-study, I will talk about several factors that made it a success.  This includes the importance of keeping up with the cutting edge of technology; having reputable astrologers, who are leaders in their fields of expertise to be included as curriculum consultants and teachers; the importance of including astronomy, history, ethics, specializations, and becoming affiliated with certifying astrological associations.

Enid Newberg, President, Kepler College, says: We often get so caught up in what we want to teach that we forget the student’s perspective.  What will help them learn? Students learn when they are engaged.  What helps their engagement is not our carefully prepared lectures, but the questions they spark and the challenges students face in learning the material and doing the techniques.  As instructors, we need to provide as many tools for engagement as possible; as schools, we need to continually help our teachers meet that challenge. In the Kepler Certificate Program, we teach different perspectives, not just for the usual platitudes (it teaches critical thinking, etc.).  The underlying reason is because different perspectives can challenge the student’s belief systems; it makes them cry in frustration “which house system is the RIGHT one;” it opens new possibilities the student (and perhaps the instructor) had not previously considered, it engages their attention.

Come for all the advice and information you’ll need to reach your educational goals.

This all-day workshop is a special value at only $45. To register, click here