Sunday, February 02, 2014

Teaching/Learning Conversations?

How does teaching and learning benefit from a focus on conversation--the give-and-take of ideas, experiences, and questions?

If a conversation starts with a question, do you follow up with reference to that question?

If a change begins with research, effort, or trial, do you note where the change had its roots?

Do you have a continuing dialogue with those you teach, lead, or learn with, or is your speak one-sided directives?

I want to think more about the value and strength of conversation as a vital medium in teaching/learning today.

I'm sure this thinking, in part, came from the powerful conversations I took part in at Educon 2. 6. Thanks to all those at the conference who were willing to lead and interact in these invigorating discussions.