Key Concepts of Collaboration

Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:00–15:00 CET via Zoom

The workshop will be held in both English and German

This workshop introduces key ways and workings for formulating frameworks that construct alternative learning and educational environments.

The workshop takes a do-it-with-others approach, which means, alongside keynote inputs, it will focus on group work, feedback and reflection sessions, and space for practice to ensure the tools provided can be implementable for participants.

The workshop introduces methods of peer learning, mutual support structures, open-source technological tools, commoning practices, curiosity driven learning, and accessibility-focused methods.

All of the methods and tools shared during the Masterclass can be directly implemented across varying educational and learning environment contexts.

Specific content:

  • Keynote input on the ways and workings that form the learning environment of School of Commons
  • Introduction to implementable methodologies for creating frameworks for alternative educational environments
  • Introduction to tools, structures and technology for creating alternative learning environments
  • Introduction of implementable approaches centred around commoning practices, curiosity driven learning and context steering
  • Introduction of tools and structures for accessibility in learning environments
  • Introduction of the Hologram method used for mutual support

The workshop is aimed at those who are interested in implementing tools and frameworks for alternative educational structures. It is also for all employees with any level of interest in peer learning, commoning, accessibility and alternative learning methods.

Get in touch for more details: hello@schoolofcommons.org.

Marea Hildebrand

Marea has been directing the project since its beginnings in late 2016. With an established background in arts education, she earned a BA in Art Education and an MA in Transdisciplinary Studies, from Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK).

Amy Gowen

Since 2023, Amy has been part of the leadership team at the School of Commons, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), overseeing the Publishing and Public Program. In 2024, she was appointed Deputy Director.

Gabriel Hensche

Since 2022, Gabriel has been part of the leadership team at the School of Commons, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), and oversees the Peer Learning Program.

ZHdK – Zürcher Hochschule der Künste

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