Start of Something New

 ...I wasn't sure what to title this first post but, of course, High School Musical (my childhood introduction to all things theatre), provides the answer.  I applied for this course without a full understanding of what it would entail, just knowing I wanted to learn and have a productive year, in spite of the virus.  Now, having been to the programme induction, read the handbooks and got my head round the time table, I feel I know more and (somehow) less at the same time.  Taking the advice of the previous Module 1 students, I have decided not to be worried though.  My plan is to read.  Read until I have something interesting to say.  I may be confused, but I am confused and hopeful.  I am excited to start 'something new' and fully commit myself to the process.  Here we go!

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  1. Shannon CampbellFebruary 23, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Lizzie!
    Loving the HSM quote for a bit of light relief! I too feel like I'm calling into question my own previous understanding of things and the way that I learn and I'm now seeing this as a chance to learn more about myself as well as my practice. As Helen was saying last night, the handbook is just a list of ingredients and using them all in the order they're given to you may not be as helpful for one person as it is for another. I felt like I had to read the handbook a few times before I could decide what order of action would be most productive for me. I have started by identifying some areas of learning as I feel I can better research off the back of that.

    Good luck with your reading!
    Shannon x

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    1. Lizzie BurderFebruary 25, 2021 at 1:32 PM

      Hi Shannon,
      Thanks so much for your comment! I'm definitely feeling a lot more optimistic about things after the Module 1 discussion. Currently working up the courage to write my next blog post and the spider diagram to discover areas of learning really helped. Looking forward to reading your blog!
      Lizzie xx

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