Since I have taken this class before I have plenty of things to say about in-class peer workshops. I took this class in the spring of 2009 and I absolutely hated it. I dreaded peer workshops. I had absolutely no confidence in my writing and I really didn't want my class mates to read my work because I know it sucked. Since then I feel a lot better about my writing and I actually would really like to have peer workshop groups. The major downside about them is if you don't do your work and have nothing to give your group- which I did a lot last time around. I don't plan on letting this happen because we are moving at a much slower pace.
I also got to know other students in the class pretty well. I this class I don't intend on getting to know anyone in particular well besides the teacher since I am much older. In my last class, the others were my age so it was awesome for all of us.
I think in class writing will be nice this time around since my writing has improved and I am writing with those younger than me. This will probably boost my confidence with my writing abilities so I am looking forward to it since confidence is what I was told I lacked by my last teacher.
I did't like peer workshops either. I also had no confidence about my essay. However, I want to say it is definitely a good chance for us to learn something from others' essay. I hope we can boost our confidences after the workshop.
ReplyDeleteI believe that many students lack confidence in their writting and it is very rare to find someone who just absolutely loves writting essays. I completely understand you on the lack of confidence here. I also believe though that you will not gain that confidence until you began writting. So being unprepared is of no use in many ways but I myself do understand how difficult that is sometimes.
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