Reply To: Catch-up week
Reflection:
• How has this workshop compared with your expectations or other classes, if any, on similar subjects?
This workshop so far is experience by doing, which I was anticipating coming into it. It resembles other ‘learn by doing’ experiences that I’ve been exposed to. However, this methodology is sparse compared to that of traditional education. I think it’s very valuable to learn by action as it helps to desensitize people to the fear of reaching out to people.
• How has interacting with each other factored in?
Interacting with each other has led to interesting conversations. It definitely helps to have people to work with to complete the exercises, especially when there are 10+ iterations required.
• Any suggestions to improve the experience?
If this is not included already or will not be covered by future exercises, perhaps consider including some commentary, interlude, or guidance on how/when people ought to switch projects would be helpful.
• What have been your biggest surprises so far?
My biggest surprises are that friends and family who I don’t expect jump in to help, and strangers enjoy giving advice too. The emotional journey has been interesting as well. Much of this workshop I’ve felt neutral. I’m committed to completing the exercises because I know that the learning happens during and after the actions. I have struggled with some of the exercises and anticipated that. At the same time, I’m not experiencing as much clarity as I thought I would by this point, and that is definitely both surprising and frustrating.
• What do you think the rest of the class will be like? Or the leadership part?
I think the rest of the class will be about fleshing out the project and bringing it to life. I think the leadership part will be about continuing to take inspired action and inspiring others to do the same in regards to our specific project.