Tag: poem
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Annual review time
I am taking a brain break from semester prep and editorial work to prepare for my annual review tomorrow. And while I am looking at awards and invited contributions (keynote, workshops etc) there is no space to share real life stuff! I am leaving most of the health issues out as I have been whinging…
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Mid-semester Slump
(First draft or so) Existential threat is brewing in my cup.The fumes of despair gently wafting up. Don’t judge! Naught by a mild case of impending doom,a pile of marking and various deadlines loom. I am fine, just fine. Fine.Nothing to worry. No one showed up to the webinar room.Apparently, I didn’t send the link…
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Faculty Development–A Poem
All the Selves brought to the Role ”What is your biggest hurdle right now?” Coach.”Here are some ways to approach this.” Mentor. “These are models for overcoming hurdles.” Teacher.”Let’s identify the most effective one for you.” Facilitator. “You jumped that hurdle, well. Next time consider…” Marker.136.000 emails. 25 Moodle updates. 7 spreadsheets. Administrator. The plight…
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Like Lotus from the Mud
First days of annual leaveThe struggle is realWinding down impossibleToo many loose ends to tie up Communications to finishPlans to makeCreating order as strategyWardrobe, drawers, papers While the mind meandersThe hands make spaceAnd somehowCreating outer spaceCreates inner space The white noise is calming downAnd thoughts emergeLike bright lotus blossoms from mudThey were hoveringJust below the…
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The autopoietic lecturer: a poem
A reflective poem I am becoming evermoreMaturePatientWiserResilientOlderComplexDeeperQuirkierRiskierFunnierCompliantCategoricalUnconsciously professional And that’s just on a Monday. If you are not prepared to be challenged, to question your believes and assumptions, you are in danger. The classroom is not a safe space for a fixed mindset.