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A Gorgeous Tool for Transformative Learning: Tasting deep reflections on delicious special issues

Come; steal my stuff (with special arrangements for teachers in in my neighborhood;)
In this session I’ll share a sample of Special issues that I’ve used over the years to help students reflect in a journey for transformative learning in behavioral courses—with emphasis on a negotiation. Course. Participants may elect to reflect on any issue in the list; just sit and listen; or share their views on what students have said about any SI in their own journals. A sample of the issues include: Do I show signs of the Disease to Please? What words may I use to describe defensiveness? What are the Triggers and manifestations of my own defensiveness and hot buttons? How intimidatable am I? Does my behavior resemble that of a dog or a cat, and why--not whether I like dogs or cats? How do I handle silence? Do I have an outstanding 50-50 apology (you don’t have to give it; just reflect on your ‘would be’ feelings.) Ever had someone who owes you an apology? Easing-in: Catch yourself during the week asking others questions to which you knew the answers, and observe signs of their defensiveness? Your most vulnerable points..(anonymous exercise on post-it notes). When was I (the prof.) vulnerable-to you-in class? What metaphors stuck with you during our course? What would you say in a loving letter-to-self about this course’s journey---and are you ready to question or dislodge assumptions you have held as unquestionably true for some time? Which, if any? What other issues you would like to add to the list?

Author(s):

Magid Mazen    
Suffolk University