Reflection for the class chap 8

     In the first half of the class this week, we discussed what to do for the research symposium coming April. We confirmed the date and time, and made to do list in detail. We found that there are many things that we need to do. I hope I will enjoy all the steps to the symposium because I like my topic and research very much.

     At the latter half of the class, Kira and I made a presentation based on the Chapter 8. It was a very interesting experience; I learned many things by leading a class this time.

     After we had finished the first activity, slot making, we showed classmates a video regarding happiness. I think the content of the video was very interesting as well as funny. It enabled classmates not only to have fun but also to think what happiness was. Next, we moved on to the game section. The rule of the game was to make two birthday plans: one for oneself and the other for Mr. Murillo. The purpose of this game was to discover the difference in thinking about the happiness of oneself and others. Although both of the activities make people happy, they have more excitement and happiness when people think of others. We explained this fact with the video from TED. Then, we briefly summarized the article, using Power point. Our final activity was to turn the worst vacation into the best one, using imagination. Kira and I wanted to tell the message that it is possible to change unhappy situation into happiness if we use our imagination or change our perception toward the situation from this activity.

Leading the class was very interesting experience for me. First, I had never done it before (I have made an hour presentation, but never did this kind of presentation which consists of different activities), and I thought it was one of the best ways to learn what leadership is and how to be a good leader. It also taught me a sense of achievement and struggle of the teacher.

The biggest difficulty and excitement that I had were time management. Sometimes, the discussion lasts longer than we had expected. After a while, I discovered that I do not have to think and worry that much. It is wonderful for many classmates to participate in the discussion. All I have to do is to enjoy the situation and to be flexible.

     I also realized the importance of enjoying leading the discussion session. Participants seemed to have fun when I enjoyed leading the class, not when I worried about what to do next.