Mike Sadofsky (sadofsky@mediaone.net)
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:39:10 -0500
Robert Swanson wrote:
>
> on 12/15/00 6:26 AM, Evfocus@aol.com at Evfocus@aol.com wrote:
>
> > <<There are two things going on -- definitely models affect us, and,
> > definitely there is choice. Once we have recognized choice of influence we
> > can begin to select from models. Maybe that model is a book or some fantasy
> > found through the looking glass. Maybe it is exceptional adults who have
> > done a lot of work evaluating their influences.>>
> >
> >
> > Robert,
> > I agree with what Dawn just said. My concern reading you posts is that there
> > is a difference between what you understand a Sudbury school to do and what I
> > understand. My understanding is that my daughter goes to school at a place
> > where life with all its imperfections is her teacher.
> > What disturbs me in what you want, is this belief that my child needs staff
> > would need to hold certain beliefs and model them.
>
> The belief I am asking staff to hold is that children have inborn potential
> probably far exceding what is currently expressed. Secondly is the belief
> (understanding) that adults are tremendous influences whether they take that
> responsibility consciously or not.
>
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> robert
If this is the nub of your concern about the svm, let me try
to assure you that these beliefs are embedded in the model
and exist in every staff member that I have had the pleasure
of meeting. (and that includes MOST of current and past
staff at ALL sudbury schools)
Mike
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