We did peer readings and commentary on each other's papers. Each paper received two readings. The quality of student comments is taken into effect in final grading.
While students did the reading the instructor looked over notebooks and issued grades.
Students turned in their theory paper. Next week (last week) the "I Am" papers will be returned along with the media theory papers.
After the peer readings, we did an experiential learning exercise where students evaluated communication in the workplace. The instructor handed out the "Supportive and Defensive Climate Reflection Worksheet." She explained to students how to answer it. After doing the reflections, students convened to small groups to discuss the communication. They were to focus on the following parameters:
Strategy vs. spontaneity
Dogmatism vs. flexibility
Control vs. collaboration
Evaluation vs. description
Detachment vs. empathy
Superiority vs. equality
Next week:
Last class.
Three-minute theory presentation from your paper
Notebooks checked in during the last half of class
Two papers returned
