Once discovered, these peak experiences become the threads of the dream, of the generative, positive image of what can be. The process of discovery unfolds as individuals encourage the telling of their own and others' stories of success and peak experiences. Probing these stories for details helps to further unveil the fascinating forces that engender success. Welcome, brief statement of purpose and agenda. Small groups will flesh out and identify cetnral themes in the stories of success they have heard.
Small groups present the themes to the large group.
Small groups reconvene to develop propositions that describe the ideal class sessions. Small groups present their propositions and envision the best sessions, building on the propositions generated. The participants discuss how best sessions can be actualized, and how to extend the Appreciative Inquiry approach to specific class design contexts.