Assignments

As I continue to prepare for this course, one common theme prevails...


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While the seemingly overwhelming amount of assignments and weekly workload may have been initially intimidating, I am instead beginning to discover some deeper structure within the course. Though this is not related to the content itself, this course may be rewarding in that it emphasizes personal scheduling and independence. I love this approach and look forward to choosing the assignments that work best with my educational curiosity as well as with my schedule.

I am interested in the stories that we will be reading, if only because I have no idea what they will include. Though I have had brief exposure to mythology, I imagine that I will read about characters and themes in this class that I have not yet encountered. Not only am I excited to discover these topics, but I also look forward to creating my own storybook.

I also look forward to learning more about the Growth Mindset, as well as the HEART resources. I enjoyed the previous assignment about the Growth Mindset, and I find these topics especially valuable because they are not restricted solely to this class. Learning about them and employing several methods can affect not only other classes but life in general.

I have had few classes with this structure, even fewer with this content, and absolutely none that provided a combination. I am looking forward to this new experience!



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