To remove ourselves and our real opinions and views from this discourse is to quietly embrace a dishonesty that creates further barriers to transformative learning, and to seeing each other for our true potential. Only in a trusting environment can we be open to change.

At the same time, students need to understand that teachers are humans too, not just grade vending machines. At university, teachers and students are adults with formed opinions and previous experiences that shape their perceptions - and to voice them is to invite real change.

Can…. Can you see me? 👀