As aspiring Reading Specialists, this mid-semester milestone means we've already accomplished so much and are on our way to accomplishing more! We're all in this because we have goals and a drive to achieve them. But reflecting on what got us to where we are, what initially sparked our interest, don't be surprised to find that it might turn out to be a negative moment.
The only way to finding what is right for us is to realize that what we had, our status quo, wasn't working for us in the first place. Sometimes we have to be forced into change, and it's only then that we see the worth and necessity thereof.
I can certainly relate with being forced into change. I did not realize that going back to college as a senior citizen to take "fun" classes would result in having to declare a master's program. But, in retrospect, it was all for good. I would never have met you and all the others that I've taken classes with; I would never have taken the required classes; and I never would have appreciated blogging and moodling. So I can say that some of my finest moments were those that were propelled by my discomfort which forced me to step out of my comfort zones.
ReplyDeletePersonally, my discomfort comes from the people around me. The vibes I get from them and the way we work together. If the vibes are good, then the work and collaboration comes naturally. My finest moments come when I am having difficulty in understanding a concept then being able to understand it through healthy discussions and respectful opinions from the people around me.I am fortunate to be surrounded by multi-talented educators...and truly thankful.:)
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