The document discusses tensions that arise in the course development process from a Zen and Eastern philosophy perspective. It explores concepts like constant improvement over perfection, acceptance of paradoxes, and "holons" which are neither one nor two. A key tension discussed is who or what should be at the center of the course development process - options include the student, professor, instructor, or instructional designer. The implications of different entities being at the center are considered.

4. Evolving Validity Sources of Instructional Design

6. The First Noble Truth: Life is “dukkha.” Dukkha is “two-ness” (duality). Two-ness is separation. Separation is suffering.

8. Our experience of holons

10. Some holons relevant to course development

11. Who’s at the centre of the course development process?

16. Implications?