This past week I found out something that I should have figured out a while ago. While it may sound like a bad thing, I encourage you to really think about what I am about to say/type.
I learned that in this Humanities class, the grade I get is neither important nor a reflection of my learning. The important thing about this class is that I'm learning about the humanities and writing. While it is true that I haven't received an A on a writing assignment in quite sometime, my "A-ha!" moment came after I received one of my lit circle reflections. I received an 88%, but Mr. Allen himself said that I am close to "getting it."
I have a few more months left in Humanities, so I am looking forward to the day when I do reach nirvana and finally "get it."
SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR!
Well said my friend:) I completely agree with the fact that the class doesn't have to be about grades as long as we're learning something. I can easily say I haven't gotten the grades I wanted either but I know I got something out of doing the assignments. Although I haven't seemed to grasp everything there is to grasp about all of the assignments I've done, what I've gotten out of it has stayed with me. Maybe one day we can both reach nirvana and finally "get it" :)
ReplyDeleteSpencer I totally agree with you that it doesn't matter what grade you end up with in the class but it's more about what you learn from the class. I can also say that I have not received the grades that I would have liked through the whole semester but I have really enjoyed taking the class. I think the main thing is improvement. As long as I am learning it doesnt matter what my grade is!
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