This poem represents an autoethnographic reflection of my experiences as a participant-observer in a graduate-level qualitative research course. Infusing words of the participants along with my own self-reflective understanding of the dialogical and experiential processes of the classroom space, the poem attempts to evoke response and encourage tact understanding. Through experimental writing, my effort seeks to capture the emotional resonance that exists when understanding and human connection intersect. I hope to offer a glimpse into understanding the pedagogical processes which encourage insight and reflective practice and where learning and growth take form.
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