Invitational Education: a model of the educative process built on four value-based assumptions¶

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Description¶

Invitational Education is 'a metaphor for an emerging model of the educative process consisting of four value-based assumptions about the nature of people and their potential.' It provides 'both a theoretical framework and practical strategies' for creating schools where people want to be and want to learn. The model, first introduced by Purkey in 1978 and refined by Purkey and Novak, addresses people, places, policies, and programs that transmit messages inviting human development.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Educators must accept the model's four overarching assumptions; the article states that if they are violated for any reason, the spirit of Invitational Education is compromised

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students and all members of the school community (staff, parents, community members)

Target Learning Objectives¶

• realization of human potential across intellectual, psychological, and physical domains

Claims¶

Related Theories¶

• Theoretical foundations: the perceptual tradition and self-concept theory
• Invitational education theory: three foundations, five assumptions, and five basic elements
• TRIO: trust, respect, intentionality, and optimism as the four elements of Invitational Education

Examples¶

• The Four Corner Press: balancing personally and professionally inviting behavior with one's self and others

Key Sources¶

• Purkey, William W.; Novak, John M. (1988). Education: By Invitation Only. Fastback No. 268. Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED296471