Working in groups, or as a team, I've always found to be extremely beneficial. During my time in high school I was far from being considered a "scholar". I wouldn't classify myself as an idiot or dumb, I was just always nervous to speak up as I lacked any confidence in myself when it came to my work. Teaming up with classmates and having the ability to listen and absorb what others had to say not only opened my mind to different ideas, but it allowed me to gain the confidence I needed to project my voice and let others listen. As I grew older and matured through many, many life experiences, it released any tension I ever had when it came to public speaking and now I feel more comfortable than ever. Over the course of this class, I really enjoyed hearing everyone's stories and connecting with you all. Public speaking doesn't come easy for many, yet I thought everyone in this class did an amazing job in the last 13-14 weeks. I wish nothing but the best for everyone and hope we all can walk away from this class with a little more comfortability when it comes to public speaking! Thank you to everyone who listened, and Merry Christmas to all!! Also, if any of you enjoy looking at Christmas lights, close friends of mine put on an OVER THE TOP display in Tinley Park located at 17321 Avon Ln. You can look them up on Facebook as well if you search TP Christmas House. ENJOY!!
I'm really happy that you have gained confidence in your public speaking! That is one of the main goals I have in teaching this course. I'm also happy that your group experiences have been positive ones. So many people have the opposite reaction to them. I think everyone in this course has done an amazing job, and you're all great students!
ReplyDeleteI usually think of working in groups as a sports team because that is how my groups have been. It's good that your group projects have been good, you are one of the lucky ones! I'm from Oak Lawn so I will definitely go check out the TP Christmas House!
ReplyDeleteI also agree that this class was very helpful in making me a more confident speaker! Working with you and Caroline was great - I think we had great teamwork skills. Also, I will have to check out those Christmas lights! It's one of my favorite parts about Christmas decorating...!
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