Humanities Homework Help

Too often, when we read the words on a page we do not fully integrate that new information into our existing knowledge structure, and so we fail to gain a new understanding of the world around us. Research in cognitive science and learning tells us that “deep learning” requires that the learner reflect on new knowledge and create personal meaning from it.

To help us reflect more deeply on readings in this unit, we will use a reading reflection. Reading reflections are designed to help the reader engage with the material in a deeper way, and to construct new meaning from it. The reflections also have the advantage of providing the instructor with detailed information about your learning in the course. This not only helps guide the daily preparation of class activities but also helps connect us as a community of learners.

Reading Reflections Project

Instructions: Your response to each question needs to be at least 3 paragraphs and six sentences each, AND must clearly indicate careful reading and thoughtful reflection. You must respond to all three of the questions.

1. What is the main point of this reading?
2. What information did you find surprising? Why?
3. What did you find confusing? Why?