How do we engage each other to grow in wisdom?

How do we engage each other to grow in wisdom?

The acquisition of any form of insight is highly contingent on one’s internal conditions. The external context could only provide triggers, but it cannot drill insights into our heads.

The challenge of our educational system’s current structure is that it is designed around the mass transfer of knowledge (transferring understanding and skillset is another matter), rather than a playground where learners can experiment and learn by doing. The transfer of knowledge is easier to measure through standardized exams and certifications. However, we cannot manipulate our learner’s “inside conditions” into being prepared to gain new insights. It is harder to predict or measure wisdom than to measure the acquisition of knowledge.

But if educators are to remain faithful to the vocation, such is the dance we must groove with – designing activities that can hopefully trigger transformative insights while balancing the different demands of a scholar-practitioner life. Challenging as it may be, we must carry on, for the music we compose, play, and dance to could be the songs of triumph our students sing as they grow wiser.

Luke 2:22-40. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2023-033: FEBRUARY 2, 2023]