Paradigmatic Silences Podcast: Building A Professional Learning Community Through Conversation with Jennifer Abrams

April 20, 2021

Listen to Jennifer talk about how to build a professional learning community through conversation on the Paradigmatic Silences Podcast.

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Jennifer Abrams shares her thoughts as an educator and the inspiration leading to the writing of several books, including “Having Hard Conversations.” She discusses the importance of educators improving their practices and becoming a professional learning community. This transformation involves developing communication skills of individuals to strengthen collaboration of the professional learning community. Jennifer Abrams shares her upcoming book, “Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work,” to be released on April 30.

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About Jennifer Abrams

Jennifer has been recognized as one of "21 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know" by Education Week's 'Finding Common Ground' blog. She considers herself a "voice coach," helping others learn how to best use their voices – be it collaborating on a team, facilitating a group, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee and being an all around better human being in all types of interactions.

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    “I recently participated in an enlightening online workshop titled ‘Having Hard Conversations’ facilitated by Jennifer Abrams. This virtual workshop brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and shared learning. Despite the physical distance, Jennifer created an immersive and thought-provoking experience. Through interactive exercises and discussions, we explored practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations. Active listening, empathy, and building trust were emphasized as crucial elements. The online format seamlessly integrated multimedia resources, enhancing our learning experience. Engaging in discussions and collaborating with fellow participants added a valuable dimension to the workshop. Jennifer’s expertise and the virtual platform allowed us to address the specific challenges we face within our contexts effectively. Participating in Jennifer Abrams’ online workshop was transformative. I am grateful for the insights gained and look forward to applying them in my interactions. Thank you, Jennifer Abrams for facilitating meaningful conversations, even in the online realm.”

    Nadia Hussain, Leader of Learning
    Qatar Foundation