It was surprising how many of us had not realized we were teaching lessons in groups in the coming week. We knew we had to do it at some point, but we were just not expecting it now.
The review of the multi-genre projects was interesting. Especially when the reviewers created the context for the project that was definitely not what was intended. It really gave us all something to think about. I also think it was interesting how defensive each of us was over the portions we had worked on. We really take these things as personal affronts.
Crazy that we find so much of these little things not as constructive, but feel attacked. I think it is human nature.
Overall I think it was a good week, in spite of my personal crankiness. :)
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Interesting observation, and good for me to know. Constructive critiquing is a very valuable skill.
True true. That is why I am not a creative writing major. I couldn't stand to have my work constantly being ripped apart. It is also why, as a teacher, I struggle with giving grades. I don't like to judge my students work negatively.
"I also think it was interesting how defensive each of us was over the portions we had worked on. " this reminds me "The limit of my language is the limit of my world" this alleffort is because we want to explain us but sometimes we may not explain ourselves and this cause communication disasters.
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