Sunday, November 7, 2010
Another week, with a little success!
I finally got in contact with one of my mentees! She told me that she have been really busy but apologized for not responding. She asked me how to check find CD’s which I guided her straight to the resource. This is a small step in connecting with my mentee but find it kind of late, being that this quarter is almost over, wish that I really had an opportunity to build a successful relationship with my mentee. I was shocked to even get a feedback from her being that she is a senior who really do not need any direction or help. She stated to me in the beginning that she uses the library a lot and so hoping that what I’ve taught her she can use in the future. Even though my connection with my mentee for this class was not as successful, I feel as if I learned new techniques and searching strategies that I can use in the future. The last part of the article that we had to read reflects my success with my mentee. (Remember that success is a word used to measure. It describes dollars made, people counted, votes cast. In other words, it's a swindle. The rejection of quantification, the emphasis on the role of the individual, is what makes anarchism unique. There is no one battle I can fight to win this, even if I were to sail across the Delaware to fight it.)
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Hi Percy :)!
ReplyDeleteYay! You had a breakthrough with your mentee! Love that :). I also like your perspective on what you learned in class this quarter. I've learned a lot too and it's been great being in community with you. I love your heart for young people. Have an awesome day! Christina
It is interesting how many people had reactions to the Moxie Marlinspike article. Quantification is something that often doesn't sit well with service-learning. The funny thing, though, is that administrators want quantifiable proof of class impacts and success. So often with service learning it is more about the story than the numbers.
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