{"id":169,"date":"2018-10-10T13:15:15","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T13:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/leadinnovation\/?p=169"},"modified":"2018-10-12T13:22:19","modified_gmt":"2018-10-12T13:22:19","slug":"rank-talk-write-unit-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/leadinnovation\/2018\/10\/10\/rank-talk-write-unit-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Rank-Talk-Write Unit #3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rank Talk Write<\/span><\/p>\n

In Cahalan\u2019s article, “Integrative Knowing and Practical Wisdom”<\/em> (2017), she describes eight ways of knowing that are essential to wise practice (ranking in parentheses at the end of each point)<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Situated awareness<\/i><\/b> is being aware of the context of the situation, consider options and other\u2019s perspectives, and make a suitable plan of action that is best for all involved. (3)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Embodied realizing<\/i><\/b> is following mentors and skilled exemplars to \u201cmap\u201d their identity (2)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Conceptual understanding<\/i><\/b> is having skill in basic elements of the profession, such as the theoretical underpinnings of best practice (1) <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Critical thinking<\/i><\/b> is being able to synthesize what is known about theory with previous experiences, and exemplars, thus being able to evaluate concepts and actions (4)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Emotional attunement<\/i><\/b> is being able to focus on others around them and be aware of one\u2019s own emotions, thus achieving a \u201ccalculative rationality\u201d \u00a0where they are detached from emotions, using them rather, to be informative and insightful (6)<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Creative insigh<\/i><\/b>t is being able to \u201cthink on their feet\u201d, knowing when to find the right program and move towards authentic interpersonal relating, thus developing imaginative and creative responses (7)<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Spiritual discernment<\/i><\/b> is achieving a comfort with \u201cunknowing\u201d, that is, being comfortable with ambiguity and doubt, having a positive self perception and can surrender to God the unknown (8)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Practical reasoning<\/i><\/b> is fully embracing the role of a professional, being confident in their skills and developed intuition to make and substantiate wise actions in a problem solving setting. (5)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Cahalan\u2019s article (2017) \u00a0addresses the different phases a minister progresses through in order to achieve the highest level of practical wisdom. Although focusing on spiritual leadership, the principles can apply to any profession. \u00a0She discusses what she calls the \u201cIntelligence of Practice\u201d which she defines as \u201cthe knowing that emerges from intentional practice over time\u201d (pg. 8). One achieves such intelligence in an integrative way which is neither linear nor simple:<\/span> <\/i><\/p>\n

    \u201cPractical wisdom is integrative knowledge that encompasses the full dimensions of human <\/span><\/i>being<\/span><\/i>, <\/span><\/i>knowing<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span><\/i>acting<\/span><\/i> (pg. 9)\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    Though she states that the process is not linear, she does identify several phases a new professional passes through in order to achieve competence. The first phase is a <\/span>novice phase<\/span> (p. 10) during which time the student learns basic skills related to the profession, relying on theoretical models, practicing skills, and mimicking exemplars. They are physically and emotionally self-conscious, not quite feeling \u201cthe part\u201d, and have a very limited ability to discern the context of new situations. They are building capacity and breadth in their experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

    A second phase would be an <\/span>advanced beginner<\/span> (pg. 13), who would begin working with a mentor, reflecting on their self-practice and embracing failures as opportunities to learn. During this phase, an acknowledgement of \u201ccalling\u201d is often secured and the new professional has motivation to continue learning and growing. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Over time, the professional becomes <\/span>competent<\/span>; they are confident in one\u2019s ability to consider all aspects of problem, and make wise judgements. They truly feel the part of the professional. Cahalan states that \u201cthis integration involves both competency and authenticity. A sense of competence is gained by knowing that ‘one is skillful in what one does’ \u201d (pg. 16). <\/span><\/p>\n

    Finally, some professionals move to an <\/span>expert phase<\/span> (pg. 17) where they return to theoretical learning, but focus on discrete aspects of practice. This phase is most notable for its heightened spiritual characteristic of \u201cunknowing\u201d; the ability to deal with ambiguity, and surrender to God the perceptions we have of ourselves and the world around us. In this phase, a professional is truly acting with integrity making wise decisions based on knowledge, consideration towards others, and a peace in who they are and their calling. Thus, they fully engage all aspects of their being; knowing, and acting with practical wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cahalan, K.,Foley, E. and G. S. Mikoski eds. (2017). Integrative Knowing and Practical Wisdom in <\/span>Minding the Gaps: Integrating Work in Theological Education<\/span><\/i>. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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