Semester One: Reflection
Well, semester one has come to a close. This year’s English class has been drastically different from last year’s. Part of what has made it so different is the open ended discussions during class. This time is very valuable, because it is time that isn’t dictated by the teacher, and valuable insights are tossed back and forth. I enjoyed all three novels we read this semester. All three were very different, yet similar in many ways. The adaptations made learning another “Shakespeare play” much easier. The whole blogging aspect of the course has added lots of functionality, and enabled out of class communication. This has been essential to discussions. The difference is night and day. The course has been incredible so far, and I really have enjoyed every part of it.
For next semester, I hope to continue using the blogs with more novels. Hopefully, we can dig into some new themes and ideas. Maybe we’ll encounter some more controversy, as that has proved itself so enjoyable with Huck Finn. =)
Peace out, first semester.
January 25th, 2007 at 11:22 am
of course it is different from last year, we read different books last year. you did your smiley face like “=)”, but it should be like this “:)”. just some frinedly critizism.