Sunday, April 19, 2009

My Reflections

On the mornings of Tuesdays and Fridays, I can’t help but smile in anticipation of the “adventure” I will embark upon in the class. My intention of signing up for this module is to enhance my verbal and written skills; reflecting on the works on the past 3 months, I believe I have fulfilled my goal. I’m in fact thankful, because what I am taking with me out of this module is more than that of I bargained for.

I value the opportunity to be able to voice out my opinions in the class freely, and also the chance to work with almost everyone in the class through various group works. The initial stage of writing a research report- from recording minutes, to finalising the topic, and setting up survey questions allowed me to understand the importance of working as a team. Most importantly, the short span of time allocated for the research report taught me how to make the best out of time. The learning process might be tedious, but I definitely picked up countless valuable skills. The fact that our research report was judged based on the 7C’s of writing made it even more enriching, since for once I have to pay attention to my language instead of merely focusing on the facts in the report.

Blogging became the main platform for online interaction between our classmate and the lecturer, Brad. Initially the class was split into 2 blogging groups, but eventually that line dissolved and everyone was making comments on each others’ blog freely. The task of writing blog post every week only enhances the different topics covered in the class, where I got the chance to explore a wide varsity of topics in writing. Brad also gave me countless valuable advices on my language and grammar usage, and I must thank him for his patience and guidance. Reading and making comments on classmates’ blog posts enabled me step out of my narrow view, to see things in different perspective as well.

The job search and mock interviews served as a wake-up call for me, to put some serious thoughts in what path I should take after the NUS days. Writing cover letters and resume also allowed me to see what is lacking in my CV, and the chance to repair the flaws. Having the chance to be in the seat of an interviewer allowed me to understand better what types of questions potential employers would tend to ask. The different interview scenarios I went through also gave me first hand exposure to how real job interviews could be like. This type of exposure is undeniably critical for any undergraduates, where the skills I picked up in school could be directly applicable in real world situations.

All in all, communication and writing skills I picked up from this class are not comparable to the unique bond forged among classmates and the lecturer. It is amazing (and almost touching) to see how the 17 of us evolved from strangers to friends in merely a short 3 months. In one way or another, this bond has facilitated our learning process, and made even the most serious moments less tense. Education is an on-going process, a work in progress, an unfinished masterpiece, something I will continue throughout my entire life. I hope that this class of ES2007S shall stay in touch in the years to come!

42 comments:

  1. Dear Shi Wei,

    I really like this post! I appreciate the comprehensive review of what you feel like you are taking away from ES2007S. (So much, huh?...grrrreat!) It's always good for me to get a sense for what students see as useful. It's also nice for me to hear **your** views on how the term progressed, and it is rewarding for me to hear you note that the blogging groups dissolved and everyone started commenting on each others' posts. That's communication at its finest!

    Just as importantly (again as you note), you have articulated one of the great "hidden" benefits of our course's communication focus and the chemistry of the characters involved: the unique bond forged among classmates and the lecturer.

    You know, I feel like I have taught forever. But I can truly say this has been a special group. And that IS all about the personalities in the class. You have been a major player in the group, girl. I really appreciate all your contributions, and your dazzling smile!

    let's stay in touch, k?

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  2. Dear Shi Wei,

    Do you know that I really enjoy reading your posts? Every week you never fail to amaze/entertain me with your unique views on our blog assignment topics and your post on siblings/twins ("Fly, little sister, fly!") is definitely one of my favorites. Besides the blog posts, I really do appreciate all your comments and participation in class too. It really has been a pleasure to have you as a fellow classmate in this little ES class and wishing you all the best in whatever you do in the future.

    Cheers,
    ws

    P.S. send my regards to Mr. Paddles too, okay? :)

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  3. Hello Brad,
    I am so happy to hear you say that group 9 has been a special class for you, because i can't agree more with you that the bond our class has forged (with you too of course) has been amazing! I probably told a lot of people this but I'm just gona repeat myself- how my friends taking this module are kicking themselves now for not taking the same slot with me, for they are missing out an entire semester of fun=) Thank you so much for your guidance Brad!


    WEE SIONG!

    Hehe I'm glad you enjoyed reading my post=) The class wont have had been the same without you! I hope we all would have the opportunity to take same modules again!

    Oh., Mr. Paddles ate MacD's Big Breakfast and he is indeed, smiling from ear to ear.


    xoxoxoxo
    SW

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  4. Hey SW,

    I have to agree with you that the CV was indeed a wake up call for me as well, to realise the importance of building up a good and solid record of achievements to impress our future employers. This was the only module I ever had the chance to take with you this semester, and i enjoyed every second of your company, along with the rest of the 17 of them out there.

    And yes to weesiong, thank you and I'm glad you wrote that post. It really melt my heart.=)

    ShiHui

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