Just because it feels like school is your entire life doesn't mean it's the only think you have to talk about.
I just finished an interesting and timely conversation with a coworker about racial micro aggressions and academic success in students of color. While this is related to school, it was more about her doctoral program and the process of completing and finishing her dissertation.
As we wrapped up the conversation she thanked me saying that she "never gets asked about anything other than her subject or students" at school. That was sad to me.
Even if we are talking to people all day every day, it's possible to still feel isolated and alone. I hate small talk for that reason. Words are spoken but nothing is said. I prefer to have a real conversation or say nothing. I don't always get to make that choice since I'm frequently bouncing around talking to education types 7 days a week, but if I have my way, I prefer to make that choice.
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As we wrapped up the conversation she thanked me saying that she "never gets asked about anything other than her subject or students" at school. That was sad to me.
Even if we are talking to people all day every day, it's possible to still feel isolated and alone. I hate small talk for that reason. Words are spoken but nothing is said. I prefer to have a real conversation or say nothing. I don't always get to make that choice since I'm frequently bouncing around talking to education types 7 days a week, but if I have my way, I prefer to make that choice.
Follow us on Facebook; Twitter; iTunes; Soundcloud; Stitcher
Related Articles:
Dallas Teachers should talk to someone if they are hurting
Teaching Dallas Students to talk about their feelings
Taking DISD Home with you
Refusing to leave Dallas ISD at school
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