I have been thinking a bit lately about the difference between a true colloquium and a basic discussion of a topic. I think many people in Leadership Education (LE or TJED) become confused, especially those new to LE and TJED. I decided to expound upon them a bit here.There are benefits of both types of discussions:
- Book Club (colloquium) is usually without children and for all adults (some young adults) in the home (if they can come). This gives husbands an opportunity to learn about it as well. Book club is usually for the more intensive learner, more of a Transitioning to Scholar Phase (even if you are still in Love of Learning but know you should be moving out of it) and/or Scholar Phase activity.
- Park Day Discussions are with interruptions from children and without your spouses involvement. I find this works best for the new-to-tjed person who is most likely in a Love of Learning phase. Scholar Phase and higher attend to help teach and expound ideas to others of all phases.
The key here is to decide what phase you are in and apply yourself to that type of activity. Those in Scholar Phase can participate in both, but should remember that in Scholar Phase we are working for a much deeper learning than we are in Love of Learning. The readings become increasingly more difficult as we learn and grow.
I hope this makes sense. I want to help everyone along their path to a leadership education. However, I think everyone needs to get a clear picture of what YOU want and make CHOICES and COMMITMENTS that will get you there. I am here to support you, but if you want to take the journey, then you need to make the commitment.I am in Depth, moving towards transitioning to Mission. I know that not too many people feel that is the case for them, which is fine! Maybe each person should take time to study and ponder what the phases are and where you are in the phases.
Links to some helps in discovering what phase you are in:
Of course, if you have not read them, get started on "A Thomas Jefferson Education
" and "Leadership Education
" right away! They are both on sale at TJED Marketplace.I am now offering mentoring to those who are ready for a Scholar Phase. Those who are interested can email me at springfieldtjed@gmail.com.
I LOVE this! Thank you for your explanation of the difference between colloquium and discussions! I have found myself pondering a lot, about where I am in my own education. Sometimes I can hardly keep my head above water, with everything that I have to do. I don't get to study very much. I feel guilty about that! I wonder what kind of example I am setting for my children. But then I remember that I am spending most of my time reading to them, inspiring them with new ideas and teaching what is "mine", and exposing them to greatness. I know that as my children grow and as they take hold of their own education and love of learning, all of our lives will transform, and we will come to a season in life where I can have more time to study and be that example for them. I feel like I am living on inspiration right now! When I feel inspired to study something with the children, or make changes to our routine, etc....I do. I pray that I will continue to see the fruits of my labors for them! I hope that I truly will be ready for a mentor, someday! I have such a long way to go! :0)
ReplyDeleteStated beautifully-- as always! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI sure miss you, sweet lady! {{{hugs}}}