Critical Reflection

In my introductory letter, I mentioned the two goals I wished to achieve for this module were improving my confidence and delivery during my presentation. I am proud to say that I achieved these goals in 13 weeks. Through the various opportunities given to us in class to present, be it elevation pitches, mock presentations, or even standing up to read from the screen, I was able to gradually improve my confidence and delivery. Eventually, I was able to feel comfortable with public speaking. This was apparent to me during the oral presentation, where my team and I had to present our proposed design solution, ParkingGoWhere. Compared to my previous presentations, where I stuttered and rushed through my slides, I found myself going at a comfortable pace with little to no stuttering. As such, I believe that I was able to deliver an impactful presentation along with my teammates. 

In addition to honing my presentation skills, I was able to work on my critical thinking skills. Adopting the Paul-Elder framework has helped me to take a step back and to look from various perspectives instead of just zooming in on a topic. With the framework, I was able to assess and evaluate the relevance of resources for the research portion of our technical report.

One of the key takeaways from the project would be the importance of communication and support in a team. As the team comprised four different individuals, I expected there to be a clash due to the differing opinions between the four of us. Fortunately, that was not the case, as the four of us expressed our opinions effectively. Another reason why I enjoyed working with my team was the endless support that we offered to one another. The limited time and heavy workload from other modules made the research project an uphill battle. However, my teammates would support one another by offering help and feedback. Due to this, I was able to open up more and feel more confident in my work.

Overall, this module has allowed me to learn and develop valuable skills that apply to both my university and work life. I am grateful for the opportunity to be under the guidance of Professor Blackstone to improve and achieve the goals I have set for myself.


Comments

  1. Brad Blackstone1 April 2023 at 01:04

    Thanks much, Jaz, for the fluent and detailed reflection.

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