Two days ago I went to my third tutoring session with W.
This time we worked on making a public service announcement for a Biology
project. After reading the directions together, W had to decide how he wanted
to create his announcement. In the directions the teacher gave around 5
different ideas. I read each one to myself and only recognized a couple of the
sites/software pieces. I thought to myself that Microsoft PowerPoint would
definitely be the easiest. Just as I was about to voice this to W, he turned to
me and said “Definitely not PowerPoint. Everyone does them, and they’re easy. I
want to try something new.” He left me stunned yet again. While I was about to
suggest the easy route, W was excited for a challenge to learn something new. Not
only did W impress me, but he made me take a step back and reevaluate my life
and the way I do my own work. Maybe the easiest way isn’t always the best way.
Like W, I need to start to reach outside of my comfort zone more in order to
learn new things and become more multi-faceted.
Wow, what a wonderful learning experience for you! I dare say that you were able to learn from W because in many areas of your life you open yourself to be influenced by others. I saw you generalize this learning when you taught class the other day. This disposition will serve you well.
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