I really cannot say that I learned anything today. And this is not because of the presenters themselves.There needs to be a rethink about the way the program is structured.
Since Prof. Theo Bothma announced the assignments we would have to do by the end of the Academy, the preoccupation among participants has just been that - a focus on assignments.
This week's presentations probably did not get any justice. There was less interaction and engagement compared to the previous week. Today was worse. Most of us had slept very late working on the assignment to be presented on Friday.We were all very tired, could not concentrate, could not focus. Everyone kept wondering when the session is coming to an end. I do not think this was a very good reflection on the academy and what it seeks to achieve.
I do agree that we have to be kept busy while at the academy.Perhaps a different appoach could be found. Maybe a less pressured group work that does not need presentations?
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