Module One - Synthesising the Information

 


Why does it not get any easier to talk in front of everyone? I just go into a mad panic, I feel like I'm making absolutely no sense and might as well be talking another language! I really hope this develops before module 3.

I really enjoyed tonight's class and the progression of the conversation. I feel like I try to get so much theory into the essays that maybe I'm not defining my approach and relation to the idea as best as I could. 

I also completely resonated with Lorraine on finding that balance with critical reflection, applying the analytical theory and being too narrative. When editing I had to cut out all of my description in the AOLs to be anywhere near the wordcount. Based on my essay plan for module one I may need to adopt a similar approach.

I do think today has made me realise that discussing one or two things rather than 22 is more where I should be heading and as Angela said park the rest as that may come into play in the next stage and if not we are all on this course due to our own personal interest and want to develop so it's never going to be knowledge wasted.

My last AOL was very much on the same wavelength as Ben in terms emotional, openness and vulnerability and allowing myself to be a human and encouraging the pathway of others and I think that's another thread I was adding on to my thought of Ego. The letting go of the person I think I should be and being the person that I am and saying actually these experiences have made me and I'm going to transact this knowledge on to you. 

I'd be interested to know if anyone had come up with the thread of ethics in their evolution and willing to be more open. How much do we share? If the intention is truly good is that ok? I thought it was an interesting lens of it all as well.


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  1. MariaApril 29, 2021 at 2:54 AM

    Dear Charlotte,
    I was so impressed by what you said last night. In fact, I felt intimidated to say anything at all after your statement. It absolutely made sense and was great listening to :-)

    I believe that being emotional, open and vulnerable and to have the courage to show these feelings makes you a very authentic teacher. The authenticity makes you credible. At the same time, you being you, allows your students to be truly themselves as well.

    Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts :-)

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    1. Charlotte DavisApril 29, 2021 at 3:12 AM

      Thank you so much Maria, you have no idea how much I appreciate your comment sometimes I feel so out of my depth with it all, so please do not feel intimidated. I feel exactly the same!

      What a perfect word to use -authenticity. As a dancer, a teacher and ultimately a human.

      Thank you so much

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