Learning through Sharing
By Krystal Barrera
EDI 550/551 Psychology of Adolescent Students
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
May 22, 2009
After the second class, I am still extremely excited and looking forward to what’s to come in future classes. In Thursday’s class, we had the opportunity to listen to 4 students speak their minds on what it means to be an adolescent. Not only did they speak of adolescents today, they shared their personal experiences and what it was like for them growing up during these difficult years.
By sharing experiences and listening to different points of view, it gave not only the students but the professor an opportunity to forget about our personal perspectives on adolescents. During the class, we spoke about stereotypes and although more times than not these stereotypes are fairly accurate, it was interesting to hear the class shed light upon these labels and come up with reasons as to why we view students in this manner.
I personally really like the idea of a panel discussion during class. This isn’t the first time where I’ve sat in a class and had the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback from peers. I think this is the best way to learn because instead of being lectured to, we are discussing topics which are important and hearing more than just the perspective of one person. In my opinion, I believe I have learned the most when discussing and listening to a panel of speakers.
One reason why I really enjoy the class is because we are constantly being engaged. There is a constant flow and all the topics of the day seem to flow into one another. So far, this is probably one of the best classes I’ve ever had in college. I really like the relaxed atmosphere in the class and how comfortable everyone is to speak their mind without fear of being criticized. I am really looking forward to what I will be learning in the next several weeks.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
May 22, 2009
After the second class, I am still extremely excited and looking forward to what’s to come in future classes. In Thursday’s class, we had the opportunity to listen to 4 students speak their minds on what it means to be an adolescent. Not only did they speak of adolescents today, they shared their personal experiences and what it was like for them growing up during these difficult years.
By sharing experiences and listening to different points of view, it gave not only the students but the professor an opportunity to forget about our personal perspectives on adolescents. During the class, we spoke about stereotypes and although more times than not these stereotypes are fairly accurate, it was interesting to hear the class shed light upon these labels and come up with reasons as to why we view students in this manner.
I personally really like the idea of a panel discussion during class. This isn’t the first time where I’ve sat in a class and had the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback from peers. I think this is the best way to learn because instead of being lectured to, we are discussing topics which are important and hearing more than just the perspective of one person. In my opinion, I believe I have learned the most when discussing and listening to a panel of speakers.
One reason why I really enjoy the class is because we are constantly being engaged. There is a constant flow and all the topics of the day seem to flow into one another. So far, this is probably one of the best classes I’ve ever had in college. I really like the relaxed atmosphere in the class and how comfortable everyone is to speak their mind without fear of being criticized. I am really looking forward to what I will be learning in the next several weeks.
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