After taking this class (two different sections) for two semesters now I feel like I have gotten to see some great changes being made! I really enjoyed my time in these classes (Epics and Myth) because it allowed me to write creatively, which is something we don't get to do a lot of in college and because of the great feedback I received throughout the semester.
The biggest change to the class coming into this year was the option to do story planning posts. I loved this change because it allowed me the time to do my research and organize my thoughts on what I wanted to write about. It also helped me to plan my storybook, which I am very grateful for!
Out of the improvement list I really liked the idea to do "thematic reading units." I think this will help expose students to a broader range of topics. While the Myth class already gets exposed to a lot of different readings, this recommendation is mainly targeted at the Epics class. In my epics readings I often had a hard time picking the reading for the week and often read the different versions of the same story over and over. While I liked the new perspectives I think by dividing it by genre, students will be able to find more diverse material!
Another recommendation I have it to make everything due on Sunday. While the due dates throughout the week keeps me on top of my assignments I often had to rush my assignments because I had other work or activities. I think by making it all due on Sunday students will be able to better fit the assignments into their own schedule!
Overall, I have really enjoyed these classes! I feel like I have become a better writer and thinker after taking these courses!
Thank you so much for all of your feedback over the semesters!
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