Classroom Culture

WDI Day 1 - Reflection Scenarios

1. You're sitting with your classmates in the common area, working on homework. You're stuck on the very first step, and you really want to figure it out yourself. Everyone else seems to be getting it, though, and there's still more to do.

2. It was difficult to stay focused this morning. A personal problem is on your mind. Plus, one of your classmates came in late and asked you to tell them the workshop instructions. Then, two people at your table were talking to each other while the instructor tried to explain something to the whole group.

3. Someone in the GA community used language or imagery that you think is inappropriate, insensitive, or even offensive. You're not sure whether GA staff knows it happened, or if the person who brought it up even realizes it was an issue.

4. You are working on a group project, and your team can't seem to agree on what's important. Morale is suffering, and you feel like the team isn't making enough progress. You also feel like your ideas are being ignored.

5. The material today was really hard, and you felt lost for parts of it. You might be able to finish your work by copying from in-class examples, but you don't feel like you understand the principles behind them. You're afraid that you're falling behind and that you're not going to get a job.

6. It's the second week of class, and you feel a little bored. The material has been mostly review for you so far, but some members of your cohort are struggling with it. You're not getting as much out of class as you'd hoped.