Sunday, October 14, 2012
Silence speaks volumes
In the Essential Conversation by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, she talks about how silence speaks volume. That really grabbed my attention because I know there are times when I become silent when I don't want to hear what someone has to say. In the book the father at the parent teacher conference was silent because he did not like what the teacher said because it was in conflict with his culture. During a parent teacher conference I have not experienced that silence but now that I am determined do lead my parent teacher conferences differently and start "telling the truth" I may get more silences.
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Shanyse, I think it's important that your are examining silence -- both your own and that of others, and asking what motivates the silence. I admire your resolve to "tell the truth" in future conferences, and trust that you will use the tools we have learned in this class (and your own calming personality) to make parents feel comfortable and safe as you discuss their children. Good luck! Carmen
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