Theme 4: Having a voice
From anxious student
To writer
“We talked about language anxiety. . . I’m afraid of speaking in public and also in the classroom because of my language. . . But, whenever I have some ideas when you’re lecturing or people are giving their presentations, I just note down the ideas and then I will share it on the blog later.
Monica
“I’m one of the people who talks a lot in class, maybe too much. . . it was really fantastic to get a chance to read blog posts from my quieter colleagues because I want to get to know everyone, not just the people who talk lots in class.”
Sky
Other data extracts
I really loved to read others’ stories. We have talked about language anxiety and I think for me, I’m afraid of speaking in front of public and also in the classroom because of my language and sometimes I’m afraid of making mistakes. And also whenever I have some ideas when you’re lecturing or people are giving theirpresentations, I just note down the ideas and then I will share it on the blog later.
Monica
The blog was a creative space for us to really think about our personal life. . .it is very valuable for us.
Miley
Yeah, your own ideas are actually valued.
Vera
