Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Rebecca Rolland: The Linguist Path to Enhancing Relationships
May 3, 2023
Rebecca Rolland is an oral and written language specialist and a Harvard lecturer. In this discussion, she shares insights on fostering meaningful conversations with children, emphasizing the dangers of restricting classroom discussions. Rolland advocates for adaptability in talks, highlighting the importance of curiosity over shame in addressing biases. She promotes engaging activities like dialogic reading and discusses the profound benefits of in-person interactions. Rolland also provides practical tips for enhancing communication with both kids and spouses, aiming to create lasting connections.
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Talk With, Not At, Each Other
- Political hearings show people talking at each other instead of engaging in real dialogue.
- Rebecca Rolland says fixed agendas and lack of openness block productive conversation.
Silence Harms Children's Learning
- Silencing classroom discussion harms kids' ability to process complex topics with adults.
- Rebecca warns this leads to anxiety and misinformation when conversations are banned.
Student's Accent Mocking Revealed Hidden Shame
- A student mocked a Mexican-accented video until Rebecca learned his parents were immigrants with heavy accents.
- The student was ashamed of his background and projected that onto others.
