NEWT students: discussion

[alt_savitha]

So, my dears. I thought that first session of Salazar's Rules went rather well. I'd like each of you to think about your performance today, and the performance of your friends and classmates, and share an observation or two.

What could you have done better?
What could those around you have done better?
What mistakes did you see?

You may share your observations by journal, or by scroll if you must (turned into my office sometime before our next meeting on Friday).

Speaking of Friday -- sixth years, on Friday you'll have your first session with Salazar's Rules. I would encourage you to read what the seventh years have to say about their experience and LEARN from it.

Comments

[alt_pansy]

I was one of the people who held back. I was curious to see how it would play out, and wanted to see the choices everyone would make. But I realise that it could've come off as being too cautious or cowardly, which would not be an appropriate impression to make in an actual scenario where defence skills are needed.

I believe I did a good job at observing, and gathered useful information I can take advantage of in the future.

Next time, I will do better by participating actively.

People on the whole tended to be cautious when they tried to target you, and as a result, tended to over think things. Several students used this as an opportunity to get even with people they didn't like, which could make them careless due to being over-emotional, and opened them up to attacks from unexpected sources because they were concentrating on only one or two targets.

It was tricky to keep track of who was open for being a target as the class progressed, and things became distinctly more chaotic. I'd imagine that some people will really excel in that environment, and others will fold rather spectacularly depending on how skillful they are and how good they are at adjusting to new situations quickly.

[alt_savitha]

In my classroom, we don't prepare merely for artistic duelling but for a battlefield. Battlefields are distinctly chaotic, and your allies and companions will be very appreciative if you can manage to keep track of whom you wish to target.

I was disappointed in you, Miss Parkinson. Do better next time.

[alt_pansy]

I shall, Professor.