https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80 What are your take-aways from watching this interview? en-us 2017-04-18 00:10:50 UTC 2025-11-03 13:20:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/169887662 I actually did get hooked on this video and I ended up watching the entire two hours. However, there are two major take-aways after I've had time to reflect. One, a strong foundation for activism and social change comes from motivation. Motivation can be inspired from many different outlets and avenues. Myles Horton told the story of when a preacher asked why he was so radical, and he discussed the Bible--the difference between the Old and New Testaments; the Old Testament, to him, was about creation, and the New Testament was about loving everyone. While not incredibly religious, he does maintain a lot of those values from the South. This gave him motivation to love and create change for his peers. 
The other take-away is that dominant identities (e.g. White, heterosexual, etc.) must be involved in the process of dismantling racism and oppression. Horton remarked that White people had to take part in order to create a "buy-in." And while this does not invalidate the credence and power that voices of color have, it must be a collaborative process and I agreed with Horton when he asserted this. ]]> 2017-05-04 10:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/169887662 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170101801 After watching the interview, I couldn't help but think of how well he instills a sense of critical thinking into his students and encourages them to challenge the assumptions around him.  Considering how much we're looking into Critical Thinking and Brookfield this week, I noticed a lot of elements in his speech about social learning and critical thinking through real life experiences.  I just really liked how he focuses on empowering the students, but I was particularly intrigued by the section where he described violence as being in many forms, not just physical.  It made me really reflect on an assumption on that word and how it "violence" can really be expressed through so many more forms and elements that I can't help but think that it's changed my definition of the word.  I wish that there was a third part to the interview!  His outlook on his life and experiences are really interesting, and I'm curious to learn more!

]]> 2017-05-05 06:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170101801 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170277676 There is a lot going in this video. One of my biggest take-aways in this video was how he always challenged the status quo. Myles is always challenging the norm in order to keep a just society. I admire that about him. He is only held to his beliefs and isn't influenced by any norms or society. I enjoyed the part how he wouldn't join the communist party because they would not allow him to speak out against the part. He essentially has his own party. Another take away was his ability to think critically. He was an excellent crtrical thinker and instilled critical thinking in his teachings. I kept thinking about how we need more Miles's in our society to challenge the norm. I wonder if we lived in a society with better critical thinkers what that would look like? The abitly for him to challenge the society and norm is also what makes America a great place. We must challenge common throught in order to have a better society. ]]> 2017-05-05 22:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170277676 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170340336 Myles Horton's work produced a number of insightful implications for adult education. He spoke of a simple philosophy of believing in people and how that belief and trust translates into an individual's ability to learn. Horton talked about helping people analyze their experiences and building on those experiences to develop grassroots leaders.  The use of analogy, story telling and peer teaching mentioned by Horton are all teaching methods that have application across adult learning. My favorite quote from the interview was his recounting of the incident when the Highlander School was closed down. Blocking access to the building didn't bother him at all because "you can't padlock an idea." ]]> 2017-05-07 05:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170340336 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170392290 The interview was packed with good quotes that it was hard for me to decide which to include in here! At the beginning of the interview, they talked about how Horton “had upset a lot of people.” As someone who cares way too much about what others think of me, Horton’s reply gave me a moment of epiphany. It showed me that sometimes we just can’t have it all - we can’t do what’s right and still be a crowd-pleaser. What’s important is that we believe in our philosophy and do whatever within our power to make that happen. Horton also talked about how we “don’t teach people things; you help them learn.” This saying goes back to the role of a teacher as the guide on the side, the trainer, the facilitator in a classroom. Providing knowledge does not help learners as much as showing them how to obtain that knowledge themselves, which consequently makes it important for educators to be aware of their students and how they learn to best assist them. ]]> 2017-05-07 22:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170392290 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170400483 Myles Horton's interview was very insightful. I really enjoyed what he had to say and ended up watching most of both parts of the interview without even realizing it. I really resonated with Horton's philosophy of believing in people. I think when we can build each other up and listen to each other to share knowledge, we can really help build a better community. I found myself really resonating with so much and it is hard to highlight things that haven't already been mentioned on our padlet. One other thing that I really appreciated that Horton talked about was around knowledge and how we really need to help people figure out what knowledge means to them rather then try to force it upon them. ]]> 2017-05-08 00:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170400483 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170424675 Watching Myles Horton's interview was truly inspiring as an adult educator. If there was one word I'd use to describe him and the work he's done, it would be "fearless". He operates as both an educator and citizen through both his head and his heart, ensuring that each plays an equally important part in his connections with others and the world. A moment within the video that struck me was when he reflected on his passion for seeing learners as more than just "nuts and bolts". It was refreshing to hear him discuss the important roles the classroom has in giving students insight as to how they are able to play a part in making the world a better place. I also appreciated the pie analogy he offered, and the ways each student's "slice" has the important and unique power to contribute to the greater whole of the pie of knowledge. As an aspiring adult educator, Mr. Horton's courage and wise words offered me a new frame of mind that will surely add another dimension to my passion for higher education. ]]> 2017-05-08 05:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170424675 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/z60wsgtbwm80/wish/170593455 This was the second time I have really learned more and been introduced to Myles Horton. The other time was in my social justice class. There is so much to learn about the Highlander school and the call to action. Similar to what Thomas said, I really resonate with idea to believe in people and at times that even means to give people a second chance. I firmly believe that every human is good at something and they have an insight and a knowledge that is unique to them. When we come together as a collective like the Highlander school we as humans can be better, learn more and change our communities.

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