In this class we covered storyboarding ( what makes a good story and the mechanics of a story). Before the class, we had been asked to think about a wicked problem that interests us, while i had picked 2 wicked problem I was feeling unsure if one of them was a “wicked problem”.

During the class, we were in groups and we required to discuss our wicked problem idea in 2 minutes. This was quite a difficult task to condense my thoughts and feelings on this wicked problem in just 2 minutes, but I did it 🙂 Also the feedback and and advice from my group about the idea and areas to focus on, when creating a story around this topic were very positive. I also enjoyed listening to other peoples stories and giving feedback. I got to know these people better, because the reasons behind each of our choices for wick problems were all deeply personal.

For me the whole class, was beneficial for various reasons. Learning how to break down a story or the mechanics that go into story telling, is something great to know, as I can apply this knowledge to other aspects of my life – home, work, school etc. As previously mentioned, the discussion of our wicked problems was great. Finally, the activity in sketching out a story around our wicked problem, while challenging it was great to put some ideas down in a coherent manner and to finish the class which some accomplishment. In majority of my class I don’t feel that after the class, unless it is a language class.

Overall, I think this was a positive experience, the group I was in worked well and created a space where people did speak about topics close to their heart and it might have been uncomfortable to begin to speak about it, I think everyone felt more comfortable as time went on.

The next time, I am required to give my opinion/ideas on a personal topic, I should be more confident, that people will be supportive and encouraging about what I have to say and by engaging in activities like this, everyone can make a space that people feel confident and comfortable.

Today we covered what makes a problem a wicked problem and various types of wicked problems that exist.

This was a really interesting class, we did a group activity and brainstormed words/ideas that were connected to 4 different pictures. Our group were quite creative and it was interesting to hear the different ideas and stories that came out from these 4 pictures. What made the most impact on me was the characteristic of a wicked problem is that when you do an intervention you can’t learn from it by trial and error. As a former scientist, trial and error is a huge part of science experiments. I’m wondering in the future with the increase of AI and computer modelling and predicting will it help us come up with a “suitable” intervention.

I am currently doing a inter professional module, which puts student dietitians, nurses, social workers and physiotherapists together in teams. Each week we have a 2 hour class, where we discuss a certain aspect of inter professional practice – roles in a team, communication, barriers to team performance etc. My group is good, however the way the class is run, could be better. When I reflect on that class with the IACC class,I feel I spent my time better at IACC.

I’ve pasted the Gibbs model below as a guide to myself as I am completing this post.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It was the first lecture of the module. I got to see who was in the module and who was running the module etc

FEELINGS

I feeling a little bit anxious and excited – what will my classmate be like, what will my lectures be like, what will the material be etc

GOOD/BAD EXPERIENCES

Overall it was a good experience. I was in a group with 1 new person, the material was interesting and the lectures seem quite prepared and knowledge and also are open to free wheeling conversations. The only slight negative would be that I didn’t really get to meet the other classmates

ANALYSIS

I think the reasons why I felt positive after the class was the teachers showed they have a keen interest in this topic. My other classmates also seem quite interested. There is a positive atmosphere and there is also a open, calm and respectful space for discussion

WHAT ELSE COULD I HAVE DONE?

I could have moved to a different group so I would have been with 2 new people.

ACTION PLAN

Perhaps I will talk with my classmates before the next class and talk to them about sitting separately the next time, so we can hear different opinions and meet other people.

Also, to remember if an organisation is offering an extra voluntary program, mostly likely the people who are running and very passionate about the topic and also the other people who are choosing to spend their time there.