"Conferring" -Lucy Calkins- Reflection

In this article Calkins state: "Our first job, then, whenever we read a writer's entries or drafts, is to be fully present as a listener. Our job for that moment is to enjoy,to care, to be remainded of our own lives, and to respond. We cry, laugh, nod,and sight.We let the writer know she has ben heard" I totally agree with Ms. Calkins.How many times we asked our students to be a good listeners in order to learn better? how many times we sit down with them and listen to their success or difficulties in their writing? The same as we claim for attention, we need to pay attention to the students. Calkins is reminding us the responsability that we carry on; if we listen to them, they are going to listen to us. For instance, confering with our students will more benefitial.