Hi Jane,and all,
I support your comments......"the candour and
simplicity", and the accessibility, and
inclusiveness"......here is some exoteric writing!
Kind regards,
Brian
--- Jane Artess <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Jack
> I think I liked its candour and simplicity; the
> language used is accessible
> to both an academic reader and a layperson and so is
> genuinely inclusive.
> The account is clearly personal and reflecting upon
> a lifetime's actions and
> behaviours - but seems to be able to combine that
> which is self directed
> with that which is context bound - it seems to me
> that we are all the
> product of both our own actions as well as those of
> others around us - Alan
> captures that tension so well. I think that I also
> liked the way he
> challenges conventional notions of success - he is
> clearly an enormously
> successful person but his self doubt is humbling and
> creative at the same
> time. His thoughts made me question what we do as
> parents, teachers and
> colleagues - all at once.
> I have to say I have found some of the postings in
> this seminar less
> accessible - and sometimes rather indulgent!
> With best wishes for 2007. Jane
>
> _____
>
> From: Jack Whitehead [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 03 January 2007 17:57
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: My Achilles Heal - Testimony of a
> 'Gifted' Child
>
>
> Hi Jane - what an inspirational start to the New
> Year with the postings in
> the e-seminar. At this coming Monday evening's
> educational conversation in
> Bath we will be reading Alan's latest posting 'My
> Achilles Heel - Testimony
> of a 'Gifted' Child - you can also access this
> directly at
>
http://www.jackwhitehead.com/rayner/armyachillesheel.htm
>
<http://www.jackwhitehead.com/rayner/armyachillesheel.htm>
> . I suspect that
> if we understood the reasons for responses such as
> your own 'This is the
> best thing I have read in ages', then we would be
> well on the way to
> understanding world leading standards of judgment in
> the creation of a world
> of educational quality. If you have the time and
> inclination I think our
> conversation on Monday would be enriched by some of
> your reflections on what
> makes Alan's writings of such good quality given its
> courage and clarity?
>
> Love Jack.
>
> On 3 Jan 2007, at 14:10, Jane Artess wrote:
>
>
>
> Dear Alan
> This is the best thing I have read in ages - and
> certainly in this email
> discussion. Thank you for being brave and articulate
> enough to capture this.
> Best wishes for 2007 - Jane
>
>
>
>
>
Brian E. Wakeman
Education adviser
Dunstable
Beds
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