Discussion Norms
Leaders, We know discussions are important to learning. Communicating your ideas to others, hearing them accept and build upon them is tantamount to building self-esteem. It helps us know we're accepted. Making connections between ideas and expressing them in unique ways showcases learning. Learners love talking, and it is important to their academic development, so why do we not always allow them the opportunity? I'll tell you why, because...chaos. It's true. I've seen it. I've been there. I had it all planned out in my head. It was going to be great. All the learners would sit in a large circle and freely express themselves. We would dig into extremely emotional issues and all would emerge unscathed. We would understand each other completely and no feelings would be hurt. Bonds would form. Unbreakable bonds. We would unite as one. I'll tell you right now, and I learned it the hard way, this kind of conversation, does not just happen. I