A Pre-Schooler and Self Assessment
A Personal Review
After my presentation on A Pre-Schooler and Self Assessment and after the feedback I received I came to the conclusion that I need to engage with my audience more. I had two people hand in feedback from my presentation and they both noted my need to read less and engage more. I took from the readings that it’s very important to be honest with yourself because this is the key to being honest and true to others. When you are honest with yourself  it would come organically when engaging with others. On that note, I will begin by being honest.

The direction for the project was to allow my photographs, videos and quotes from my project to speak for themselves. I didn't anticipate myself as the focus piece for the project. My project was designed with a huge projector in mind. When I heard that I would not be projecting my project onto a big screen, I felt that a monkey wrench was thrown into the mix. The problem was that it was too late to change it. I had already finished my work. I needed a plan 2 for mishaps. However, for this project I feel that I didn’t take into consideration that things would turn the way they did. I understand the feedback and I appreciate them.

In my learning plan I added Communication as part of my growth and learning with RWU and College Unbound. I am still working on being able to feel comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. The moment I opened my laptop that night, I felt unsure of my own abilities to speak about something I already know so well. Teaching preschoolers, it’s what I do and I do it very well.  I will practice talking without reading from notes and learn how to reach down deep into my own knowledge and heart to share what I have to give.
In conclusion, I agree with my critiques when they said I need to engage my audience. I will work harder next time to give space and time for the paradoxes of life.