I was tweeted this YouTube link to an inspirational woman by the name of Kay Hutchison. Such an extrodinary woman who has first hand used and seen the positive effects of restorative practices in a wider community setting. I felt particular interest in her story as it is everything that I inspire and attempt to use in my classroom, but can also be used for many vary situations outside of the classroom. It's not just a practice it is a way of being.
Kay talks about raising "human beings' as opposed to "human doings" As "human beings" we need to "step up, accept responsibility, move forward and forgive." We need to focus on and engage in maintaining relationships through empathy, tolerance, forgiveness, inclusiveness and integrity. Imagine living in a world likes this...Well we can, if we remember each day as we walk into your class, model these virtues and values. How best to learn something than having it modeled to you and accepting it as way of being.
Kay talks about raising "human beings' as opposed to "human doings" As "human beings" we need to "step up, accept responsibility, move forward and forgive." We need to focus on and engage in maintaining relationships through empathy, tolerance, forgiveness, inclusiveness and integrity. Imagine living in a world likes this...Well we can, if we remember each day as we walk into your class, model these virtues and values. How best to learn something than having it modeled to you and accepting it as way of being.
Hi Asri
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to firstly watch this amazing woman speak, and secondly to post your reflection on how this impacts on you personally. I also believe it is a way of being. Restorative practices can be taught to children AND adults, so that eventually it becomes a whole lot of people's way of being. My one wish for our world is that we treat each other better. Kay Hutchinson's story proves that we CAN treat people better - no matter the situation. As adults we have a responsibility to show children in our care a better way, and we can do it! Being kinder would fix many a wrong in our society.
Myra