7)+Provocations+4+(Dominant+Discourse)

= 4. Song Lyrics =

As teachers we are vulnerable to the dominant discourses of the day. Often the dominant discourse is exempt from similar judgment and defense and so we remain silent….suppressing our true thoughts and feelings to save ourselves from criticism and censure. This is the power of being vulnerable. In her article "Dwelling With the Stories That Haunt Us" (2005, 38) Judy Rashotte references, "Finding meaning becomes complex when circumstances contradict our values or evoke questions about our role or moral obligations in the situation. In moments of extreme vulnerability, the original stories to which we have been socialized and unquestioningly take for granted as 'truth' can fail. In these moments, we are taken up short. As a result, a new narrative is needed." (Frank 1995, 139)

Listen to the following song by Calgarian Amy Bishop and reflect on a time when you have been silenced by the dominant discourse and how you mediated this. media type="youtube" key="WBHHmegJPvM" height="504" width="672"
 * Scott, D. (2008). This beggar’s heart [Recorded by A. Bishop]. On Days and nights [CD]. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Beta Sound Records.

This beggar’s heart that I’ve been given, this beggar’s heart has a working door. It may swing wide. It may be bolted. To feel this world no more.

This voice I sing, it has been given. This voice I sing, can break down the door. And once inside, will find a friend or two, and sing alone no more.

These hands of mine will do your bidding. These hands will play in time and tune. And time will show if these hands have measured. If they have mattered to you. These eyes of mine, they take your picture. These eyes that see in two and four. I close my eyes and I still see you, and see myself no more.”