I love where you said:” Connecting is a big part of who I am and where I gain meaning. True value is created where meaning is felt—in the human experience, shaped by the rich interplay of culture, context, and connection.”
I was a teacher for five decades, and that is the core of my experience!
I hope to finish a book, about the conversations that I enabled in my practice, so that “every child learned “
I use quotes because Harvard’s thesis regarding the principles of learning, used those words…. What must be present in the practice IF every child learns!
When they observed my classroom for 2 years, they identified how I facilitated this … for me it was simply what you described… bringing meaning into the relationship I had with these 13 year old children during the 10 months we spent together!
And BTW… I know another Melchior who grasps the importance of meaningful relationships—- as it is your uncle Frank, a resident and friend where I live (in a senior community ) who sent me the link to your blog.
I hope to open a Substack blog, called : “Words Matter”!
Because its words that offer insight to our perceptions!
Belated thanks for sharing your thoughts. (I had sent you a failed reply by email and forgot I could publish one here...woops!)
I am pleased this resonated with you and you offered your students the same kind of respect and engagement to truly connect and help them learn. Finding common ground makes all the difference, across ages, cultures, even politics!
Good luck with your Substack on "Words Matter." I fully agree and will subscribe.
And I love that it is my Uncle Frank who connected us. Please wish hum my best as he gets into his mid 90's!
And stay tuned here for more details as I prepare to launch my book in June! Glad to have you aboard!
I love where you said:” Connecting is a big part of who I am and where I gain meaning. True value is created where meaning is felt—in the human experience, shaped by the rich interplay of culture, context, and connection.”
I was a teacher for five decades, and that is the core of my experience!
I hope to finish a book, about the conversations that I enabled in my practice, so that “every child learned “
I use quotes because Harvard’s thesis regarding the principles of learning, used those words…. What must be present in the practice IF every child learns!
When they observed my classroom for 2 years, they identified how I facilitated this … for me it was simply what you described… bringing meaning into the relationship I had with these 13 year old children during the 10 months we spent together!
And BTW… I know another Melchior who grasps the importance of meaningful relationships—- as it is your uncle Frank, a resident and friend where I live (in a senior community ) who sent me the link to your blog.
I hope to open a Substack blog, called : “Words Matter”!
Because its words that offer insight to our perceptions!
Good luck with your book.
Hi Susan,
Belated thanks for sharing your thoughts. (I had sent you a failed reply by email and forgot I could publish one here...woops!)
I am pleased this resonated with you and you offered your students the same kind of respect and engagement to truly connect and help them learn. Finding common ground makes all the difference, across ages, cultures, even politics!
Good luck with your Substack on "Words Matter." I fully agree and will subscribe.
And I love that it is my Uncle Frank who connected us. Please wish hum my best as he gets into his mid 90's!
And stay tuned here for more details as I prepare to launch my book in June! Glad to have you aboard!