Reflections

What did you intend to accomplish with your 20time project? What did you actually accomplish with your 20time project? I had intended to greatly improve my skills and become able to throw a piece of pottery that I could fire and use. I didn’t accomplish that goal. Like at all. While I did improve I didn’t as much as I could have probably.

Describe the impact of your project on yourself and others. How could you use what you learned to create a positive change in someone else or the community? Doing pottery was very relaxing and it let me de-stress after a long day of classes. I could make pottery to sell and donate the money.

What roadblocks did you run into? What were the areas of the project that were more difficult than you expected them to be? I had some problems working on my project when it came time for the spring musical. Since I was working crew I didn’t have time to come in and throw. I was surprised with how hard it was for me to make myself work on my pottery. Once I started working I loved it but I had to motivate myself into getting started.

What new learning, if any, did you gain because of the roadblock? Did the roadblock give you new insight, change the course of the project, etc.? How? Through reaching that roadblock I realized that I need to motivate myself more when it comes time to work but I’ll be glad about it once I do.

Finish this sentence: The thing about this kind of learning that works best for me is….the fact that we get to pick our path during the project.

Finish this sentence: The thing about this kind of learning that is a challenge for me is...having to make sure I do the work.

Would you consider your project a success? A failure? Somewhere in between? Explain your answer. I would say somewhere in between because I did a lot of fun work and learned a good amount but I also could have done better.

Estimate how much time you spent on your 20-Time project per week: 1.5 hours

How does what you did in 20-Time connect with the IB Learner Profile (see Moodle or Intro Packet for the IB Learner Profile qualities)? Discuss any and all qualities that apply. What I think most applies to me on this would be reflective. After throwing a piece you have to look and see what you could do better to throw a more “correct” piece next time. Thinker works as well because while working you have to think about what you want to do and let your creativity show through the clay. Inquirer is fitting because I had to ask Lewin and Gledhill a lot of questions on throwing pottery.

How does what you did in 20-Time show relevant learning in your English class? Things that may apply: written communication, oral communication, collaboration, research skills, technology/digital media skills, reading skills, etc. I learned good research skills while doing this project. I asked questions and did some research online as well.

What advice would you have for teachers who are doing 20-time projects in the future? What would you tell them that would make the project go more smoothly or more successfully? I think it might be a good idea for the teacher to give a presentation for their own 20-time at the beginning of the project. This way student can have an idea of how everything should work and will have a topic example.

What advice would you have for students who are doing a 20-time project in the future? What would you tell them that would make the project go more smoothly or more successfully? I would tell students not to procrastinate on this project. Once you jump in it’s really fun but you have to be willing to start off strong. Take notes of what you’re doing while doing it so you don’t have to do your reflections all from memory.

Will you continue with your independent learning/creating beyond this class? Why or why not? I plan to continue to work on pottery after my 20-time. I want to be able to throw well and it’ll help me when I get into IB art next year.