For our latest discussion we were asked to develop two project based learning activities that would integrate three different subject areas for a specific age group. At first I found myself feeling overwhelmed with the need to integrate a "special" into my project. I typically integrate different subject areas in activities and projects in my class reguarlly, but never have I thought to integrate art, music, p.e., or library. This discussion also forced me to actually look at the GPS for each of these subject areas because I have never made myself aware of them before!
Aside from what I learned about myself as a teacher and how to create projects like these, this dicsussion also taught me something about myself as a learner. After posting my comments and suggestions to other peers I had others respond to my comments (as this was part of the assignment) and I had a few negative feelings about the comments that were given. I like to approach discussions like these as a forum to provide as much constructive criticism as I can offer because I feel like that is the purpose of the discussions, however I make it a point to include positive feedback and give helpful suggestions for improvement. Some of the comments that were made in reply to my suggestions made me feel like I was too harsh. So now I have reached the point where I'm not sure whether I have overstepped my place as a peer and not an instructor when providing feedback or if I am being too sensitive to the criticism I am receiving as a result of it. Is anyone else having the same issues? Or do you feel that some of the feedback you are receiving is out of line coming from a peer rather than a teacher? Please let me know your thoughts!
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