Once the questions are asked, the next skill is to listen openly without an agenda and without judgment. This can be extremely challenging but it is where the fun really begins. I hope you’ll share your tips and stories, too.
After he left he texted Heather Staker who was touring the nation speaking on blended learning and said: “I see why you moved your children here.” I hold the highest esteem for Heather and Michael’s work.
In the spirit of finding a balance between enough and too much information, I now tip my hat to the two spaces in which the best food for fodder is being served to you daily and weekly
What is sarcasm? Is it ever okay to be sarcastic? When? What about snarkiness? Humor or scars revealed? Does the giver or receiver of a message define whether it is a hurtful one?
Each week the guides at Acton are focusing on one Socratic skill. Last week we focused on “being concise.” This week we chose “listening openly.”
