Week 4 - Peer reviews

Wk 4 - The Art of Posibility (Chapters 9-12)

In reading through the final chapters of The Art of Possibility, it was something written in the final pages that seemed to sum up everything for me. The authors wrote "choose the practices that express yourself." This seems to incorporate each aspect of the book, each chapter, and combine it into one simple answer. An answer that many of us probably already know. That we need to chose what works for us.

photo taken by Alicia Welch

That simple statement can be true in many different instances. We have to find the theory, the plan, the style that works for us. We cannot do things simply because someone else has done it that way. We can not be held accountable to something that may work for you, because it just might not be what is best for me. In those simple lines, "choose the practices that express yourself," I have been given the freedom to take and use what I can. The author seems to recognize the individuality in each of us. In removing the stress of having to try everything, I have been given the power to know and understand myself.

1 comments:

Dena Richardson said...

I agree with your comments Alicia. I also remember reading something at the end of the book about this is not a book of answers it is a book of tools. This may not be the exact words but I think that is why you have had the opportunity to look within yourself. I also think that this book was good to help us make connections to us and reflect on situations. Good Job Alicia.

September 24, 2011 5:01 AM  

Week 4 - Art of Possibility blog (ch. 9-12)

When talking about “the board,” I am challenged to remind myself that in every situation I am in, I WILL have an influence; that influence will have far reaching effects on the results that I am trying to obtain. As a teacher, this plays a vital in the success of my students. Many times, students will harbor things inside due to something I have said or my personality or attitude. It is up to me to make sure that I am on guard of how I position myself on the board.

Framing possibility…how many times have we, as educators framed possibility? How many times have we taken advantage of every opportunity to capture the right moment at the right time and turn it into an opportunity for success? I think we have these chances everyday. However, I personally believe that these opportunities can be captured best when we rely on our instinct, not necessarily our training. Too many times, a situation arises and, in our head, we are “trained” to do something different, simply because it’s “by the books.” However, it is at that moment, we hold the key to something valuable in our hands and we must ask ourselves, which door will we open?

1 comments:

Dena Richardson said...

I liked how you interpreted these chapters. I agree with you. The board is a tool that is a work in progress. You continually have to work on the board. I also agree with your statement on framework. There are opportunities every day but it depends on whether we want to use them or not. Good job. Reflections on both Mike Mankins and Alicia Welch blog.