When the Lesson Really Isn't a Lesson at All

Hey Visionaries,

Thank you for leaning in and listening to episode 11 of CALM Conversations about Learning!

This episode kicks off the Lesson Pillar.  It’s  about the misuse of lessons and it's a detour from my usual structure. 

I share a piece that I wrote last year about my memory of the ninth grade to remind myself - and all us parent and educator visionaries- that we have to build this village for raising our children, for educating our children with a vision that sees them and guides them with love and regard.  

Conversation Points: 

• The current village that’s raising and educating our children is infected. 

• Doing what’s best for children should not involve lessons to demonstrate that we’re “right” or that we’re the one with the power. 

• We must be intentional and impactful about the lessons we want children to learn.

• The lesson can never be more important than the child.

• We must make the conscious choice to be visionary villagers. “It was good enough for me, so it’s good enough for my child” or “It happened to me and I turned out okay” is hardly ever true...and that’s your story, your experience- not your child’s or student’s story or experience. 

Visionary Homework:

Think of a particular school year that was especially challenging for you, whether personally or academically. Journal about that year. What made it challenging? Who were the adults that made you feel seen? Who were the adults that made you feel invisible? What did you learn from that school year? What was the lesson?

DM me on the INSTAGRAM @zenani116 if you’d like to share your experience. 

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The Proof:

1. Remembering the Ninth Grade by d. Zenani Mzube