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A Call to Learning: From Resistance to Engagement
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This collectin of personal essays traces the author's transformation from a desultory young student to an engaged learner. Reflecting on her own experiences as a student, learner, teacher and curriculum developer, she explores preconceived notions that create resistance to meaningful learning.
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