Michael Ryan

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I benefited greatly from taking this course. I learned so much about the value of creating a collaborative relationship with one's supervisor.

Michael Ryan

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I benefited greatly from taking this course. I learned so much about the value of creating a collaborative relationship with one's supervisor.

Michael Ryan

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Supporting learning through collaboration.

I have noticed a positive shift when students bfeel supported by the joint energy of the group. At first they see themselves as individuals in a group. Showing them that everyone has similar goals for learning and personal growth,through supportive learning, they begin to weave a fabric of supportive energy that raises the whole group to a higher level. As a result, students feel responsible not only for themselves but also for their contribution in the overall scheme of class development. The metaphor is like that of rowing a boat, the journey becomes much easier when there are many willing… >>>

Michael Ryan

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Developing a sense of embodied presence in class.

Hello! As a teacher, when I experience a sense of centerdness, being grounded and aligned in my body, I experience a feeling of fluid stability that helps support my ability to lead. Encouraging students to connect with their own internal rhythm, their breath, their core, I believe,supports a platform of learning that moves one beyond the limitation of our usual cognitive approach. When I feel connected in this way, I experience a foundation that offers me an ability to reach out to students in a more supportive and empathetic fashion.