Monday, October 5, 2009
Reflecting on Class
This class has a very relaxed atmosphere that I enjoy. I am learning a lot from listening to everyone's opinions. I'm constantly surprised at how much everyone knows and what good arguments they bring up. Sometimes I find it hard though to express my opinions (but that might just be my own problem). I agree with the other posts that have expressed an interest in more short writing exercises like the one last week. Even if we don't turn them in, which I might prefer actually, it gives us the chance to compose our thoughts before speaking. This would be helpful to me because often times I get so caught up in listening that I don't say what I think. Overall, I think that this class and the environment that we are in is very conducive to learning because we are not just being lectured to, but we are learning from each other.
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It seems to me that gaping chasm that is the standard student teacher relationship is being bridged--and by that I mean we are learning from each other and the teacher, not just from the teacher.
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted that that (communication/ learning) chasm seems to be less gaping than usual!
ReplyDeleteSometimes a student (not here yet, but it's happened) will express the view that they feel a little ripped-off if they are not being led more by the instructor -- they have the feeling that if they wanted a discussion with peers, they could get that without paying money for school. I wonder if anyone has ever felt that way?
Like Chris, I also have learned a lot just by listening to what others have to say. Not only do I learn more about my fellow students, but I also learn more about the films we watch. The breadth of our discussions allows me to look at a movie through different perspectives, and see it in a new and, often, unique way.
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