Learning Reflection - Week 15

#1.       At what moment did you feel most engaged with what you were learning? Be specific. Was it while reading the literature, reading a blog post of a committee member, participating in the class discussion forum, writing your own blog post for the week, etc. Why was this the moment when you felt most engaged?

The moment that I felt most engaged with what I was learning was while reviewing older material and playing catch up on certain assignments. I was very nice to have last week off, but I was still engaged and learning.

#2.       At what moment did you feel most distant from what the class was doing and what you were learning? Again, be specific and explain why.

For this week, I can’t say that I felt distant at any point. I feel that I am doing and learning what everyone else is doing.

#3.       What action did the professor or another student take that you found most helpful or affirming?

I cannot stress enough how helpful the professor has been throughout this course. Classmates have been very helpful as well in several ways. Whenever I am looking for insight on an assignment, I can look at everyone’s blogs and gather the insight that I need.

#4.       What group member’s post surprised or taught you the most? Why?

The group member’s post that taught me the most was Cynthia’s post on Federalist No. 10. I enjoyed reading her interpretation of James Madison Federalist No. 10 and her opinion on factions. I was a little confused on which side to take in the beginning, but after reading her essay, it all became clear to me. Not to mention, the essay was well written. This was why I liked her post the most.

#5.       Why action did anyone take that you found most puzzling or confusing? Why?

How did you overcome your confusion?

Luckily no confusion or puzzling actions this week.

#6.       What about the reading and discussion has surprised you the most?

The reading has been enjoyable and informative, while the discussion has been intriguing to say the least. I wouldn’t say that either one of them have really surprised me though. I love reading others people views and their thoughts, even though they are not always the same as mine. My favorite discussions were about slavery and religion. They are both two heated topics that can really get the conversation going, and it did. Plus, I learned so much information about both topics in the process of discussing them on the Online Discussion Forum.