Class

I kind of liked the presentation as lecture this week. We could participate as we had reactions or we could sit back and absorb the information. I liked reviewing the major points from the reading, because I don't retain the specific points, just overall ideas. This helped me focus in and file the information.

I found the organizing of the twelve styles interesting. Our group was pretty laid back, yet I could see that some members didn't agree with what we decided. In spite of the difference of opinion, nothing was said and they just went along with what the rest said. It was unfortunate because they may have had valid arguments that we didn't get to hear.

I did not like the placing of ideas on the board. Partially because I was not in a frame of mind to walk around and read various ideas. But also because the boards were so crowded we couldn't get close enough to really read the thoughts. I also found nothing inspiring that was up there, this sounds evil!!! I don't think it was though, it would have taken a three ring circus to inspire me during class.

When we did the discussion of the learning styles I realized that I actually enjoy the large group discussions, whether or not I vocally participate. The thoughtful discussion of various topics intrigues me. I may not agree with what's being said, but I like to hear why other people think the way they do.

I realized, as we worked on the lesson plans, that the difference between content and language objectives is fuzzy in my brain. All the language objectives I could think of were grammar related. I need to review objectives that don't focus on grammar.