In his blog this week, Steven reflected on his class meeting. The class was divided into four groups to look at essays with the task of critically evaluating their writing style. His group used an oral approach--each member discussing their opinions of the essays written, according to Steven, "out of necessity and without the passion of the convinced behind their creation." While he was upset that his group didn't begin to plan their presentations until the last few minutes of the discussion time, he feels that his group worked well together. I assume that this activity was to get the class started on their policy paper. I'm curious to learn more about what their topic will be and how this class fares at writing such a document with so many people.
Felix, this week, complained about the lack of common sense and worldliness of typical students at Penn State. He recounted several examples of students not taking the time to think about what they are saying. And I understand his frustration--asking an Australian if they use the Euro could be seen as unintelligent. However, I think we should all be alloted our stupid comments every once and a while. We sometimes say things we don't mean--or don't realize how silly the questions sounds until its out in the open. And yes, being at a university like Penn State, we should be smart enough to think about what we say before we say it. However, no one is perfect. Maybe Felix has just been around these people at the wrong time. I understand that it can be very annoying and frustrating, but please do not judge everyone one the actions of a few people. I really don't think that people lack as much common sense or knowledge that Felix claims, but I can understand how these incidents build up and can become frustrating.
Felix, this week, complained about the lack of common sense and worldliness of typical students at Penn State. He recounted several examples of students not taking the time to think about what they are saying. And I understand his frustration--asking an Australian if they use the Euro could be seen as unintelligent. However, I think we should all be alloted our stupid comments every once and a while. We sometimes say things we don't mean--or don't realize how silly the questions sounds until its out in the open. And yes, being at a university like Penn State, we should be smart enough to think about what we say before we say it. However, no one is perfect. Maybe Felix has just been around these people at the wrong time. I understand that it can be very annoying and frustrating, but please do not judge everyone one the actions of a few people. I really don't think that people lack as much common sense or knowledge that Felix claims, but I can understand how these incidents build up and can become frustrating.
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