Reflection #11

This week has been a great week for me. Last Monday, our instructor wanted us to work on our Generative Literature Project. Me and my fellow classmates gathered together in a group to work on the Generative Literature Project. As we were working on our project, I, being the writer, I could see that most of us did not want to participate, meaning talked. They just kept quiet. When I asked them if a sentence was okay for our project, some lifted up their eyebrows and some shook their heads to say yes. Me, being the writer, had to edit our projects. Even if they did not really talk and show their thoughts, I did not really care. Most of my mates are shy and embarrassed. I did not want to hurt their feelings by forcing them to answer me regarding our project. I just led them be. When the class ended, I congratulated them. As they walked out of the classroom, I could see that they were worrying about something. I was like they were carrying burdens with them. When I saw their reactions, I knew they did not mean not to answer questions and editing our project. They just could not do it at all. There are many different types of people. Some are shy and some are talkative and active.

From what I learned form that particular day, I was happy for being in class but sad at the same time. I could see in my mates' eyes that they want to participate but then they could not help their embarrassment. They might wanted to participate but did not want if their suggestions and comments rejected. It is always this feeling in many other schools. My advice is, try to take off the embarrassment and wear on your activeness. That way, you will be a great success.