Cynthia Diane Clayton, Ph.D.
Author · Human Development Scholar · Creator of Compass of Hope
“The capacities we cultivate within ourselves influence what we become capable of creating together.”
***Select any phase to explore its developmental purpose, essential question, and capacities. Then choose “Explore a Learning Experience” to discover a practical application.
“The human being is not simply following a path of development;
the path emerges through the unfolding of human capacities.”
Experience the Framework in Practice
From Automatic Thought to Intentional Response
An Illustrative Learning Experience from Phase II: Cultivating Inner Agency
Discover how awareness of habitual thinking patterns can expand our capacity for intentional responses. This downloadable sample introduces the Notice, Examine, Choose practice and offers educators a practical example of how the Framework's developmental principles can be applied in learning environments.