Title:
Overcoming Intimidation/Fear of Learning
Convener:
Ed Laughlin
Participants:
Mary Kaye Allen
Barbara Stott
Frank Zamora
Beverly Bullock
Nancy Harrison
Julie Palinsky
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Discussion:
- Failure/success/new expectations
- Appear stupid
- Money
- Appearance
- Language
- Intelligence
- Not prepared
- Pressure
- Age
- Time Limit
- Family
- Men may intimidate wives who want to excel in school
- Unknown environment
- Self esteem
- Past experience
- Commitment/discipline
- I can't
- Rejection
- Self esteem, past experiences
- Pressure
- Unknown environment
Recommendations
- How can we help alleviate fear of learning?
- Share knowledge and life experiences
- Mentor
- Be kind and attentive and encouraging
- Smile
- Give your time
- Assess needs then a plan of action with appropriate referrals
- Share a realistic approach to life impediments
- Share a realistic approach to succeeding in college.
Open Space Forum - 11.13.98 - Chandler-Gilbert
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