Dawna Markova
Dawna Markova
Full Name and Common Aliases
Dawna Markova is a renowned author, poet, and philosopher known for her work in the fields of psychology, philosophy, and education.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on June 22, 1947 (alive as of my knowledge cutoff)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Markova is an American author, with multiple professions including:
Psychologist
Poet
Philosopher
Educator
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a family that valued creativity and intellectual pursuits, Markova was encouraged from a young age to explore her passions. She developed a strong interest in philosophy and psychology during her teenage years.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout her career, Markova has made significant contributions to various fields:
Author of numerous books on psychology and education, including The Hidden Gift and I Will Not Die
Co-founder of the Collaborative Learning Community, a network that promotes collaborative learning and community engagement
Recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts FellowshipNotable Works or Actions
Markova's work has focused on exploring the interconnectedness of human experience. Some notable works include:
The Hidden Gift: A book that explores the concept of "giftedness" in children, challenging traditional notions of intelligence and talent
I Will Not Die: A collection of poetry that reflects her personal experiences with mortality and the meaning of lifeImpact and Legacy
Markova's work has had a profound impact on various fields:
Her concepts of "collaborative learning" and "giftedness" have influenced educational theories and practices worldwide
* Her writings have inspired readers to re-examine their assumptions about human potential and the nature of intelligence
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Markova is widely quoted and remembered for her innovative ideas on collaborative learning, giftedness, and the interconnectedness of human experience. Her ability to blend philosophy, psychology, and poetry has made her a beloved figure in academic and literary circles.
As a pioneer in the field of education, Markova's work continues to inspire educators, researchers, and readers worldwide.
Quotes by Dawna Markova
Developing perceptual fluency will increase your ability to access your total mind. No small thing. You will also find that habitual defensiveness and manipulation of others is gradually replaced by a flexible ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of people. What is needed to reach that point is lavish curiosity and the willingness to be a little awkward and embarrassed – qualities that indicate that we are, after all, merely human.
We are all so different largely because we all have different combinations of intelligences. If we recognize this, I think we will have at least a better chance of dealing appropriately with the many problems that we face in the world.
Market share determines who is right and who is wrong. Mind share asks what is possible. This.
The realization that you cannot be good at everything makes this possible; you will come to realize how much you truly need others to extend your reach. HOW.
One thing that distinguishes a boss from a leader is the ability to suspend belief and disbelief so that innovations and new processes will have a chance to emerge.
The most significant gift our species brings to the world is our capacity to think. The most significant danger our species brings to the world is our inability to think with those who think differently.
To be educated is not so much to be taught as it is to be awakened to who you really are.
Wide Open I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which came to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which came to me as blossom, goes on as fruit.
I don’t think anyone “finds” joy. Rather, we cultivate it by searching for the preciousness of small things, the ordinary miracles, that strengthen our hearts so we can keep them open to what is difficult.
The fact that we are different doesn’t mean that one of us is wrong. It just means that there’s a different kind of right. – Faith Jegede When.