Lesson Report:
**Title: Theme Mapping and Creative Expression: Navigating Personal Experiences through Portfolios**
*Synopsis: The session focused on completing theme maps created from students’ portfolios and concluded with a focus on personal reflection through creative presentations. Students analyzed intersecting themes such as silence, sound, minority, and segregation, using these discussions to transition into a personal exploration and dramatization exercise designed to encapsulate their experience at AUCA.*
**Attendance:**
– Several students were mentioned to be absent, though specific numbers were not indicated.
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Completion of Theme Maps:**
– Students were given 10 minutes to finalize their theme maps.
– Groups presented their thematic maps, identifying central themes from portfolio pieces.
– Key themes discussed included silence, minority, segregation, and sound, exploring their interconnections and social implications such as solitude, oppression, and marginalization.
2. **Group Presentations:**
– Each group presented their theme maps. Various themes such as comfort zones, boundaries, and sounds were linked to personal and societal contexts.
– The first group discussed themes of silence and minority, linking them with oppression and social segregation.
– The second group introduced “Sea of Freedom” as a metaphor for achieving personal desires, relating to time management and discipline.
– The third group analyzed boundaries, sounds, and the significance of personal space and interpersonal respect within AUCA.
3. **Portfolio Presentation Preparation:**
– Students were tasked with selecting one piece from their portfolio that best represents their AUCA experience.
– Instructions were given for creative presentations on this topic, suggesting formats beyond a simple reading, such as performances or dramatizations.
4. **Homework and Final Submissions:**
– Final versions of student portfolios are due by the end of the next class session, to be submitted via Telegram.
– Emphasis was placed on professional formatting, including using separate pages for each work and maintaining consistent fonts and sizes.
**Actionable Items:**
1. **Immediate Tasks:**
– Ensure final portfolios are submitted by the end of the next session.
– Check formatting for consistency and professionalism; separate pages for each work.
2. **Future Class Activities:**
– Plan for final creative presentations based on selected portfolio pieces.
– Consider submitting an outline or draft to receive format guidance, if needed.
3. **Extracurricular Engagement:**
– Organize hiking activity for Saturday or Sunday, based on student availability.
– Conduct a poll on Telegram to finalize the schedule and participation for the weekend outing.
4. **Academic Integrity:**
– Remind students to avoid using AI-generated text in portfolios. Highlight the importance of original thought and personal reflection.
This report provides a comprehensive observation of the day’s activities and prepares the instructor for the upcoming session by highlighting essential follow-ups and student responsibilities.
Homework Instructions:
ASSIGNMENT #1: Portfolio Submission
Your final portfolio is an essential component of this course, reflecting your understanding and creative expression of the themes discussed throughout the lessons. This portfolio will showcase your personal experiences and interpretations, and it is crucial for passing the orientation.
Instructions:
1. Finalize your portfolio, ensuring it includes all required works completed during the course.
2. Each of your works must be on a separate page to maintain clarity and organization.
3. Ensure the formatting is professional and uniform across all pages. Avoid inconsistent fonts, sizes, and colors. If you need assistance with Microsoft Word or formatting, contact your professor for guidance.
4. Review your portfolio to ensure that it is your original work. Remember that it’s important to reflect your own thoughts and creativity. Avoid using chat GPT-generated text, as it’s easily recognizable and not allowed.
5. By tomorrow morning, or by the end of our second session, submit your portfolio by sending it to your professor via Telegram.
6. Note that failure to submit your portfolio by the deadline will result in not passing the course.
ASSIGNMENT #2: Creative Portfolio Presentation Preparation
This assignment encourages you to creatively present a piece from your portfolio that best encapsulates your experience at AUCA so far. You will present this creatively in class.
Instructions:
1. Choose one piece from your portfolio that you feel best represents your AUCA experience.
2. Think creatively about how you will present this piece. Options include performing a rap, a dramatic reading, an act, or even a dance.
3. Prepare your presentation, ensuring it reflects your chosen creative method.
4. Be ready to present in the upcoming class session. Consider practicing ahead of time to ensure a smooth presentation.