Even though there were only 4 of us, in this mornings Skype session, I feel, it was a very thought triggering discussion and it has opened up a thousand new questions to explore and think about.
We have talked about Inclusivity, the artefact and about the relationship between theory and practice. We have also talked about the process of learning, and how the way we position and situate our selves in this process, our active involvement in it and our perception of it, can influence and shape our learning. Considering "the self" in the process.
We have also talked about "not Knowing". Allowing ourselves not to know. I have never thought about it consciously before, but our relationship to not knowing can also play an important role in our learning. How comfortable do I feel not knowing the answer straight away? How comfortable do I feel, when there is no clearly defined answer or no answer at all, only more questions? How long can I stay in this state of suspense, in this place of not knowing. Helen referred to it as the suspense of reference point. I am coming to think, that not knowing, is not such a bad place after all, as it holds so many possibilities. Which we might not even be aware of, if we rush through and try to fill the void, as fast as we can.
I feel it is similar to the moments of silence in a conversation. How comfortable do I feel with a moment of silence in a conversation. Do I allow myself to appreciate those moments, as I feel this are often the moments, that allow for something new to grow and develop, to digest, what was said.
It made me want to explore that place of not knowing a little further, have a wander around next time, before rushing to the next answer.
I am interested to read your thoughts on not knowing. What not knowing means to you? How it relates to your learning.
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AntwortenLöschenI have learnt over the last few years it's 'ok' not to 'know' I first discovered this and can relate this into my own life, when I became a father being a parent is a constant learning process and we are learning so the time.
I believe it's not possible to have an answer for everything right away and to admit that is fine, we are always 'learning' if a student asks a question we do not know the answer to then what's wrong with saying we don't know and find out together?
It's taken me some time to realise that silence in conversation is fine, it allows for time to think, reflect and grow ideas and formulate questions.
Although if I'm honest i find it hard in Skype conversations as body language and facial expression can convey so much.
Thanks for posting!
Hi Agata, not knowing always scared me and I know why. Prior to this course, I always felt a certain amount of pressure that as a professional that I should know everything to do with my subject I teach. I would feel a sense of inadequacy if someone was talking about something I had no idea of. Worse if they made a comment about something I haven't spotted in a student or class, I would beat myself up about it. I got into a spiral of mayhem. This course though, has changed my perception. It's ok not to know, it's fine to have another opinion, and not knowing for me does not have the same stress factor as it once did. I enjoy finding out, learning and discovering in my own time. Reflecting on actions and conversations is something I'll take with me as well as a new sense of confidence. Sam
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