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The Seven Levels
of School Consciousness
By Richard Barrett
All human group structures grow and develop in consciousness in seven well‐defined
stages. Each stage focuses on a particular existential need that is common to the
human condition. These seven existential needs are the principal motivating forces in
all human affairs.
The level of growth and development of consciousness in a school or educational
establishment depends on the ability of the leaders to create a culture that enables the
school to satisfy the needs of all stakeholders—students, faculty, and parents.
The seven stages in the development and growth of the consciousness of a school or
other type of educational establishment are summarised in the following table, and
described in detail in the subsequent paragraphs. The table describing the Seven Levels
of School Consciousness should be read starting from the bottom and working up.
Service
7
Making a difference
6
Internal cohesion
5
Transformation
4
Self-esteem
3
Relationships
2
Survival
1
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Level
Motivation
7
Service
Social responsibility, sustainability, and ethics. Long‐term perspective.
Future generations. Compassion, humility, wisdom, and forgiveness.
6
Making a Difference
Partnerships and strategic alliances with other schools, parents and
the local community. Mentoring and coaching. Employee fulfilment.
5
Internal Cohesion
Shared vision and shared values. Integrity, trust, fairness, openness
and transparency. Focus on creativity and commitment.
4
Transformation
Adaptability, accountability, empowerment, participation and
continuous learning. Diversity. Personal growth and development.
3
Self‐esteem
Focus on systems, processes,
quality, excellence, and
professional growth.
Bureaucracy, confusion, hierarchy, ...