Metacognition: Shadow: First Semester

I came into humanities thinking that it would be a class similar to the basic English classes I have taken through out high school, but from the first day I knew I was mistaken. More in depth thinking is required for this type of class and a willingness to attempt to think abstractly. I believe I have been able to succeed in humanities by first being open to what is in front of me and secondly, analyzing what is being said. Vertical listening has been an important technique because it forces you to pay attention and feel whatever is being present ed's full force.

Humanities has shown me many things I had never seen. Everyday there is a chance that I will get to experience something I have never even been aware of. This anticipation motivates my thinking and willingness to concentrate on a difficult concept. What surprises me most about my thinking is how visual it is. When we discuss Sophie's World I put myself in the characters shoes and try to experience the full effect of the story. This visualization is also one of the things I like most about my thinking since it can make most things really surreal.

I am surprised at how little thought I put into the events that are happening around me. While others are stressed out about what is happening in our society, I block out what I have learned is happening. I believe this is a problem with my thought process because I do not improve my understanding of a situation by ignoring it. There is little stimulation in my brain when it comes to comprehending societal issues. I believe that I can improve my awareness though by learning more about issues instead of ignoring them.