(Post #06) Final Reflections

Time flies! This semester has passed so quickly, it's all thanks to ES2007S and the deadlines that come flying in each week.

I remember I took this module because it had somehow become my core module. I thought this would be the same as other boring modules which I had taken before. However, things changed the moment Brad stepped into the room. We were given a quick ice-breaker activity. Ice-breaker for lessons was not a common sight in any other modules that I had taken before.  I knew this was going to be different and maybe fun module.

The fun part began with writing the blog post. Then peer teaching, resumes, application letters, peer evaluating, mock job interviews, proposal and finally ending with an oral presentation. It was taxing and tough, but it also equipped us with valuable skills. These tasks gave us valuable hands-on experience from answering difficult questions in the mock job interview to giving elevator speech for our proposal.
I also like the open discussion style facilitated by Brad, which started with storytelling by sharing his own experiences and knowledge, that was extremely conducive for learning communications skills. This type of environment encouraged discussion in small groups and the class started to open up and share their ideas in class on the topic of the day. This also facilitates interaction with each other and everyone in the friendship bonds being formed between classmates. This was so different from the other modules which I have taken where such interactions between classmates are minimal or non-existent.

Finally, thank you guys and girls and Brad. The course will not be fun without you. This is the first module which I could remember everyone’s name in my heart…….Brad,mabel,ben,paula,yutian,adeline,jac,eunice,edwin,fazial,uttara,jonathan,michelle,kecen,issac. I will always remember your in my 8GB memory…….:)