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Throughout the last couple of weeks I can only say that Ive personally noticed a lack in engagement with myself. I have not been attending class regularly. I feel that this reflects alot of personal issues that Im dealing with that are directed mainly at my psychologically well-being. I am very interested in the course load and the readings that we have been assigned and I feel that this course is something thats important in the direction of my life and everything thats lead to this point. I have noticed more lecture and video presentation and I feel that this is just as informative and interesting as group discussion; while group discussion and class participation is helpful in pointing out and understanding particular concepts I enjoy lecture based classes and collectively gaining information and reflecting on my own. This is how I've done most of my schooling and one can point out both the pro's and con's in either context. While having that preference I can say that I've enjoyed the direction of this class and although my attendance is irregular I've come to learn alot about language and its immense horizons. While considering student discourse Im not much of a talker in class but I do learn alot from what others have to say and while in small group conversation I feel my participation has increased.

I think whats necessary at this point is my full participation in a more lively and interactive way. Everything else in the context of this class seems to be in alignment to me; while always considering how each individual feels personally. I dont like to push or rush people and I feel that the best learning environment is one thats based off of student and teacher understanding. I think coming to learn and understand one another, who we are and where we've come from in terms of life experience is essential in creating that environment. Its meeting each other half way. Like so many of our readings have commented on about language difference and when two language groups learn to meet at the middle. Im glad that this was the post for the week because its helped me look deeper into myself and attempt to figure out why I've been the way I've been. Non-the-less I think your dedication is inspiring and the way you present and attempt to involve participation is exactly where it needs to be; its my lack of motivations internally. Thank you for the post and Im looking forward to where this may lead.