It was nice to meet the new "Mappers" and hear back from others that continue their MAPP journey, in todays Skype session. We have talked about how exciting and overwhelming it can be, to embark on a new journey or any new endeavour.
I appreciate these Skype sessions a lot (even though during the actual Skype Conversation I often feel quite insecure and awkward and have the feeling, that I cannot articulate myself clearly). It createss a space for dialogue and is a great way to connect to fellow Mappers. It opens your mind to new ways of looking at things and is always a source of new questions to explore.
This makes me think about dialogue and what a wonderful tool dialogue can be within the field of learning and teaching.
The ancient definition of dialogue is (dia logos) "flow of meaning". And David Bohm said about Dialogue that it brings people together to learn about individual perceptions and their sources. It expands understanding by being given the opportunity to see through the lens of other peoples opinions. In this process, our relationship with others are explored, allowing us to delve more deeply into our own nature.
So there is no right or wrong in dialogue. For me dialogue is about searching and exploring together and feeding off of each other, without having to embrace somebody else view completely or forcing your own opinion or worldview on others.
As a teacher, I'm also more and more interested to look into ways, how I can encourage dialogue in class. I feel it gives me insight on where my students are in their learning journey and the possibility to look for constructive ways to accompany them in their learning process. And also to encourage ways to enter in Dialogue with your own body. By not only "telling" your body what to do, but also taking the time to listen.
I feel there is so much more to explore about Dialogue in its relationship to learning and teaching. And I'm looking forward to "dialoguing" with all of you some more in the months to come!
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Hi Agata, I was reading before Christmas the importance of engaging in conversation with pupils and students, it was a interesting read. I embrace this element in my teaching as I feel in enhances so many different areas of learning for myself and my students. It too, is a way for reflection to emerge I've found. I learn so much from what is said and I have often felt that I should thank the students because they have helped me see things in a different way than I have previously. I think about how teaching the "traditional" way where we needed eyes and no voice in able to learn, today I find pupils can use their voices (and eyes!), which I greatly encourage. I ove the interaction these discussions bring. Sam
AntwortenLöschenDear Sam, thank you for your comment. And yes, I completely agree, there is so much to be gained from also listening to your students and engaging in conversation, it breaks the hierarchy between student and teacher and allows growth for both parties. I'm also very often very grateful to students for making me look at things from another angle or asking questions, that I cannot answer right there and then, that we can explore together. Sounds like an interesting read, I will look it up.
LöschenLet me see if I can find it for you. I must have it somewhere. I'll have a look tomorrow and let know!
LöschenOh, that would be great, thank you, but only if you have time!
LöschenHi Agata, I've found only one book so far that talks about dialogue (sorry can't find the other one). Anyway, this book I found interesting even though it is now 10 years old. It's called "Dance in a World of Change" by Sherry Shapiro. Ebay and Amazon have it, here's a link. Take care,
LöschenSam :)
https://www.amazon.com/Dance-World-Change-Reflections-Globalization/dp/0736069437
Forgot to say page 160 talks about dialogue!
LöschenThank you Sam, for taking the time to look for the link! Sounds like an interesting read!
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