tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082226991800167507.post3961949265762107313..comments2023-12-08T03:29:25.202-05:00Comments on Adult Literacy @ VCU: AnonymousSusan Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203951366654414340noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082226991800167507.post-85005105017511524282013-02-05T13:38:19.951-05:002013-02-05T13:38:19.951-05:00I had to come back to this post to comment just on...I had to come back to this post to comment just one more time (sorry!) as I completed my readings for this past week. I so agree with Dr. Muth; and I am excited by the messages that Chapter 6 describes regarding implications for practice. I am inspired by the many opportunities and meanings that can be found in literacy based on what we've discussed/discovered thus far. But I especially think one particular passage aligns with the encouragement for us to consider reading a book that would typically be outside of our comfort zone. Despite the fact that the main character is taking her own literary/educational journey and sharing that with us as the reader; I found a different message in Dr. Muth's assignment as well. Perhaps it is also a testament to how we, as educators, must sometimes step outside of our own box to truly view the "tapestry". "Staying in our safe places may have consequences for the very people we believe we are trying to assist." (Belifore, 238) I wonder if exposure to this wonderful story by Sapphire will encourage us to remember to do that as we go forth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082226991800167507.post-74481354037069111432013-02-03T18:32:30.398-05:002013-02-03T18:32:30.398-05:00Susan, this is beautifully written. Just two quick...Susan, this is beautifully written. Just two quick thoughts for now: First, your writing perfectly illustrates what Heidegger means when he says understanding is seeing yourself in the world. That is, we can "know" things in our head, but we "understand" the human condition in our heart, only when we see ourselves in the humanity. So I love your playing with the idea of anonymous, for what ever reason, that one word literally "hooked you in" (to the story and the world) and you understood. Pretty cool stuff, no?<br />Secondly, your writing embodies ZPD (see how your brave stance gave courage to Holly?) You raise the huge issue of burn out: how do we engage in the world, connect at a human level with the suffering of others, and yet preserve enough of a boundary to protect ourselves? Not either or, but rather connect AND maintain some distance....Bill Muthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295192908023335854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082226991800167507.post-54885224397823053882013-02-02T20:50:03.635-05:002013-02-02T20:50:03.635-05:00Loved this post Susan! I too share your uncertain...Loved this post Susan! I too share your uncertainty at reading this book. I have shied away from the movie and, because I can become so emotionally attached to a well written book and its story, have avoided it until now. It still sits on my nightstand awaiting my courage to pick it up. Encouraged by your post however, I may take that first step tonight! I've heard tails that this book may change your life and perception of others permanently, so definitely worth the adventure! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com