To Albert Bandura: I Wish You Knew

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I wish you knew the depth of knowledge gained
How instrumental are your thoughts to me
Through teaching what I’ve learned, I have been trained
To revel in my self-efficacy 

Attention and retention play a part
To reproduce the model, I am keen
And motivation soars above the chart
When victory is felt and also seen

To read of you in books and realize
Your thoughts have left a mark that will abide
Like you to deepen learning is the prize,
I’m longing for, and I won’t be denied

Vicariously, I live within the realm
Where knowledge is a living entity
A place where greats like you stand at the helm
where life-long learning’s our identity

I had to pen these words, to let you see
That I admire all the things you’ve done
Your brilliantly well-thought out theory 
Is why a place in hall of fame you’ve won

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/17/2021 6:47:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one again. I had a Teacher guide me away from a rocky shore. Hugs Rick.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 7/13/2018 5:55:00 PM

Nice tribute to the gentleman...I used his theory in my teachings as well. I use his book of Self-efficacy as my model on a daily basis ...

Paul Callus

Date: 7/8/2018 3:42:00 PM

What a lovely tribute to a most talented educator, Eileen. I first heard of him when I was at College training to be a teacher; mention was made of him during either Social Studies or Psychology. [that was such a long time ago:)] Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/7/2018 9:16:00 AM

It must be a true blessing to be a teacher. I am sure you are an amazing one.