Complete thesis - Murdoch University

On reflectionA key component of the orientation was feedback on the process and outcomes by way of astudent journal/diary indicating tasks, outcomes and times spent. The following narrativesare excerpts from the reflective journal undertaken during the Studio week. The studentsspeak for themselves (Frazer (F), Konrad (K), Sam (S), Dorian (D), Morris (M)):Design Learning I am trying to keep an open mind and am going to put my besteffort in, even though it is a new style of teaching orpresentation, as you only get out of something what you put in.Went home for lunch but had ideas running through my head aboutthe design studio. I think I am going to like the idea as Ithink that I learn best this way from past experiences (M)Groups I was glad that we had a number of different types of people inthe group (K); Formed groups, good to grab people with otherareas of expertise. Very interesting, amazing what relatedinventions people have come up with (S); Tensions are high,people want to thump other people in the group, for wastingtime(D); Everyone has their own individual style and it was acase of the most liked (not necessarily the best) idea that waschosen (M)Journal Journal began. Noticed that it is a good way to watch how timeis used. The Journal provided a useful tool to relate allaspects of the project and worked to sooth my mind to ensure allis going well (K) Good reflection for how I behave, selfawareness leading to personal improvement, that sort of thing(S)Keeping Minutes We’ve actually used past minutes throughout the week toclarify decisions, documentation is time consuming but usefulimagine that!!! - Interesting to look back and have a record oftime I have spent and how my groups project has progressed andcome together throughout the week (S)Tasks Took too long, browsing the web with Gateway on is no good, asthere is always the possibility of you checking your Mail (nodiscipline on my side here) (F); Individual research spent inthe library. The most important thing to come from this338