A Story of Self Designed Learning

A Story of Self Designed Learning

This poem is a presentation of Pooja Sippy's life. Inspired by Hers For the Taking: A Poem about Female Empowerment (Arshia Agrawal), guided by the Story Spine exercise (Kenn Adams) & supported by Lev Vygotsky’s Zone Of Proximal Development And Scaffolding theory, Pooja has scripted her own experiences from childhood to adulthood across different time spans. 

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Once upon a time:

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Mom, adopted Daughter - Solely for experiencing  parenting single handedly 

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Everyday:

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Smiling, Carefree Daughter gazed at her mom with playful innocent eyes

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But one day: 

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Daughter stopped attending regular school and with mom - experienced homeschooling together at NGOs and community activities. 

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Because of that: 

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Both mom & daughter Shared experiences and started CONNECTING with more people

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Because of that: 

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Neighbors - tried to reduce them for not going to a regular school & Socially was looked down upon for helicopter parenting single handedly and inspite of obstacles Mom Persevered resonating with Mother Teresa's quote:

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If you can't feed 100 then feed 1

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Because of that: 

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Mom PERSEVERED more passionately alone single handedly without any support.

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Until finally: 

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Both mom/daughter ROSE passionately together - to connect with global communities virtually &  reached the summit together fearlessly!!!!

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Ever since then: 

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They are not alone anymore + connected intergenerationally and interculturally worldwide