by Katia Petersen, Marilyn Schlitz, and Cassandra Vieten

The Worldview Explorations Project™ (formerly Worldview Literacy Project) is an educational initiative that has grown out of four decades of research by the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). Our research to date suggests the most powerful step people can take toward achieving their highest potential is the willingness and ability to understand new perspectives. The following products are outcomes of this project.

Worldview Explorations – Facilitator Guide

The Worldview Explorations™ Facilitator Guide contains detailed step-by-step instructions for facilitating 22 multimedia modules that encourage learners to explore a multitude of perspectives to navigate and thrive in a global society.

Worldview Explorations – Workbook

The Worldview Explorations™ Workbook accompanies the facilitator’s guide to support learners through multiple activities to engage in a profound and rich exploration of their own, others’ and our collective worldviews.

Worldview Explorations – Conversation Cards

A deck of question cards that can be used as a collaborative game or a conversation starter, to introduce new ideas and to encourage players to explore different worldviews.

More Information

John Hopkins School of Education, Winter 2012 journal article: The Worldview Literacy Project: Exploring New Capacities for the 21st Century Student.

A 2012 interview with CultureofEmpathy.com, Marilyn Schlitz and Edwin Rutsch: Dialogues on How to Create a Culture of Empathy.