Steve

I'm not asking that any of us hedge our statements as you indicate in your
message.  I was indicating a sense, from your tone, from the use of "the"
(as in the solution is...) that in a discussion to proffer only the one
option leaves little room for others to engage.

That's all.  



From: Steve Kaufmann <steve at thelinguist.com>
Reply-To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
<professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov>
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:40:04 -0800
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
<professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov>
Subject: [PD 4140] Re: When are colleagues condescending?

Janet,

We are adults, equals, discussing a subject and putting forth our views. I
do not think it is necessary to always say "in my opinion, although I may be
wrong". It is assumed that others have the right to disagree and present a
different view. The situation in the classroom is different The teacher
speaks from a position of authority. That authority is easily abused.

Steve Kaufmann
604-922-8551
 <http://www.lingq.com/?referral=steve>
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