I stopped into a couple of classes this past week of fellow teachers that I enjoy immensely. I really love seeing them in action with their students...it gives me even more of a window into who they are than I already know.
Today, I had a student teacher observing me. She is not mine, but is checking out other classes to see what else goes on in Middle School classes.
After she left, I had some time to myself.
I wondered...what do others get to know about me when they watch me teach?
For a brief moment, I thought I might video tape myself teaching to see what others see. I quickly squashed that idea because I know that my view of myself is too biased. I cannot see myself through the eyes of others. I would be too critical. I would not see things that I feel I already know about. I cannot see myself with a pure reflective view.
I immediately went to a place that got me thinking. I consider myself a very very reflective person overall. But...how wonderful might it be if I can get to the purity of seeing myself...reflecting...without bias or blind eyes.
I am not sure of the answer. What I do know is that I am more aware. I am more mindful of what I am looking for in myself as a reflective person. This is a process and quite a journey, I am sure. But it is one that might help me to see myself as I truly am in my world.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
No comments:
Post a Comment