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AmLa 80: Reflection Questions

Directions: In order to reflect on this semester’s learning in order to write paper 4, answer the following questions thoughtfully and with appropriate supporting details and examples.

Individual Learning Growth

1. This class was a new experience for all of us! Describe your most challenging moments in this class. How did you use growth mindset ideas to work through this challenge? Give 2-3 well-developed examples with specific supporting details.

2. Explain which low stakes writing assignment helped you grow most as a writer. Why?

3. Think about who you were as a learner and a writer when our AmLa 80 class started. How are you a different writer or learner today? And why are you different? Explain how this writing class has made you grow and change as an author.

4. Which learning tools and techniques helped improve your reading skills? Writing skills? Study skills?

Team Learning Growth

5. How did working on an online team help you build upon your strengths? Think about the first three week of class. Why is working F2F (face to face) on a team different from working online on a team?

6. Which teammates and/or tutors or other people helped you achieve your learning goals? How did they help and how are you stronger because of this help? How will you try to stay connected?

Looking Ahead

7. In thinking forward to AmLa 90, what are you most worried about? What are you most excited about? What type of plan (growth mindset) can you create today to help you get ready for AmLa 90 in Winter or Spring?

8. What advice would you give the incoming AmLa 80 students to help them succeed? Give two (2) to three (3) specific pieces of advice.