The Key of Connection

Lori Desautels

The Key of Connection

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Abstract

Over the past few weeks, I have learned deeply. My students were paramount teachers as I was privileged to share a part of their interior worlds, their "private logic" that is a culmination of accumulated beliefs, experiences, values, thoughts and feelings. This inner world is often kept tucked away unless an environment is created that allows for feelings of safety and an untainted sense of belonging. When any child or adult enters into a space that accepts, inspires and affirms their "ever-changing personhood," we have finally found the key that unlocks the door to extravagant learning! What is that key? That golden key is connection, nothing more.

Original language	American English
Journal	Scholarship and Professional Work – Education
State	Published - Jan 29 2014

Keywords

all grades
emotional learning
lesson plans
social learning
social studies
student engagement

Disciplines

Education
Educational Methods
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

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The Key of Connection

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