Hi all,
As a relative newby, I have been following conversations more than contributing.
But I would like to thank Andrew, Brian and Jack for their comments on this conversation in how they have responded to Alon.
For me I have been drawn to AR and LET because of the emphasis on professional development while remaining people sensitive/friendly and the commitment to values such as wisdom, love, empowerment and enabling development. As this is a largely collaborative approach to building knowledge and professional development, I have been troubled by Alon's approach to this group. In addition since many of us are making a challenging journey in evaluating our professional practice, we come to this group to meet within a "safe place" and share resources, ideas and provoke deeper reflection. Or have I misinterpreted the purposes of this group?
My experience of your contributions Alon, is that while you have some very interesting ideas and call us to critical review, the way you do this dis-engages me and I often experience you as defensive or arrogant.
From various discussions, I may not be the only one and I realise that this may not be your intention at all. As part of the LET approach is "accounting for practice" (to borrow Jean McNiff's phrase), please can you account for your influence. I suspect there is a diversion between what you are trying to do and how those you are influencing others (such as this group) and how others are experiencing your influence.
Thank you
Heather
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Subject: Re: Loving Wisdom in Explanations of Educational Influence - developing a cooperative enquiry?
Alon
Please qualify and clarify your statement
"My critical review and engagement is what makes and keeps LET an
academic approach and permits Jack to stay, if he wishes, within the
academy"
I do not see how this can be true I think Jack would defend his academic freedoms beyond what ever you may or may not have contributed. I see Jack as the generous one in the relationship here.
And I interpret 'Man Know thy self' as common sense beyond any spiritual needs. The fact that the text has been preserved through ages by a religious means merely shows that there are some values and wisdoms to be considered in ancient writings.
I realised that you would not agree with my perceptions and insights into love it is clear from your writings and clinical, medical model approach of 'doing to others' and positions and asumptions that you asume in your work.
I do not seek your aproval Alon I do not need it
Andrew Henon
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