task 6

Question 1: How do you usually look at your mistakes?
Answer 1: I view them as a key to success. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, there’s nothing to be ashamed of, like I just mentioned several weeks ago. It is also said that every failure is a stepping-stone to success.

Question 2: How do you define mistakes?
Answer 2: Mistake is a necessary existence. Only when you do something wrong will you reflect on yourself. Mistakes make me grow more and more mature since I learn from every wrongdoing.

Question 3: After listening to Prof. Pausch’s speech, do you still see mistakes in the same way? Answer 3: Yes, I already think in the similar way with him. I like the words he said: “The walls weren’t there for no reason, they let us know how badly we want things. ” It inspired me a lot. And, also, “Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.” I would keep those words in mind=).

Task 5

1. Can you explain what this picture is showing about collaborative learning (or group learning)?
It shows the progress and the outcomes of collaborative(group) learning.
2.What is your favorite part of this type of learning?
My favorite part of this type of learning is “Learning through reflection”. Not only in writing works, but also in reality, I enjoy reflecting on what I have done. Only through reflection would you know your drawbacks, and it also stands you a chance to fix them. It is rather important to check it over again with your paper works, because it can avoid you from offending others, making reading troubles for others, and bringing shame on yourself in formal occasion and so on.
3.What would be the part that usually bothers you when working with others? Give an example from your personal experience and elaborate on it. I think “written and/or oral deliverables”is the part that bothers me most. I am afraid of making a fool of myself, worrying that someone would laugh at me if I make mistake. I build up my confidence basing on others’ judgments on my paper works or oral performance. For example, as an English-majored student, I have a great stress when others ask me for helping them on their paper works or English-related questions. I also feel like being on the thin ice while doing English blogging task like this. It is like we are having a competition that kind of thing>< However, pressure makes progress, I will work hard on my writing! Please feel free to point out my mistakes so that I can fix it!