Thanks to everyone for the time & effort you put in at the review session. That was fun. Here's the handout if you didn't get one.
I didn't have a chance to say this last Friday because everyone was coming and going at different times, and I probably won't have a chance this Friday because I don't want to cut into your exam time... but I really enjoyed teaching this group of students. It was definitely different than last quarter... I don't know what it was last quarter, I think maybe because me & the students both were desperate and scared, but it was really a love-at-first-sight type of thing from the very first day of class. And I was really heartbroken to see that class end. So this quarter I was looking for a rebound relationship, something with less emotional commitment. And I think maybe you were looking for that as well. It wasn't until maybe the 5th week of the quarter that we really started understanding each other. But by the end I developed a lot of love for you guys, and you for me I think, and I feel like I/we really had to earn it. So that was cool in a different way than last quarter.
Best of luck on finishing up all your exams and papers this week.
FINAL EXAM:
Friday 8:00-10:00, same classroom as usual.
PAPER #6:
I fixed the problem with turnitin.com, but if you already emailed me your paper, then I'll just upload it myself. I apologize if this stressed anyone out. I probably won't grade these until next week because I'm still waiting on a few of them.
MAKE A PLATE CONTEST:
This came up later in the afternoon Friday. I will give a bonus, which you can apply either to the final exam or the Gershwin paper, to the person who makes the best plate that encapsulates the themes & concepts we talked about this quarter, and possibly the students in our class as well. If you didn't take home an extra transfer sheet, I left some more of them in front of my office door (HIB 199). I'll spring for the $6 to make that plate, but if you really like one of the ones you did Friday or one of the ones you make for the contest, just give me $6 and I'll give it to you in a few weeks.
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I also enjoyed having this class, your discussions were usually pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh, and THANK YOU whoever voted for me on the most helpful classmate thingy ^_^
Dr. Aaron,
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed your class and i made some really good friends through your class so I will always be grateful.
yeah this class really helped me a lot to formulate my own ideas about things, so thanks Aaron. I think the transition into your class was a little difficult because you do things differently than other TA's, but after this class, I think different is better!
ReplyDeleteGood luck next quater too everyone!
ummm that CD making thing still extra credit? hah because it would be really helpful to my grade! also, i really enjoyed class this quarter... i will miss everyone! and this blog [maybe :) ]
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ReplyDeleteI'm really glad that I switched out of Folgi's discussion class and signed up for this one instead during the adjustment period of the winter quarter's enrollment. (Winter for winter quarter Humanities Core? Awesome. <---how I decided after reading reviews on ratemyprofessor.com) I absolutely agree with the other Amanda; this class was a really different, but great experience. I like how we weren't just sucking in and spitting out material from lectures. It makes the learning all the better and more fun. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to have had everyone in class! I'll miss you all too! Good luck next quarter!
Thanks, Aaron :)
I had fun this quarter! and this class made me want to go to class every day (and I broke my record..I only missed one class out of the many we had to attend for discussion..and that was when I was sick)
ReplyDeleteThank you Aaron!
and I agree..different is definitely good.