This is the third time that I have taught Career Transitions here at Empire. It is a rewarding class to teach because it changes students' views of themselves. Starting with the curriculum of the Pacific Institute and supplemented with inspiring personal stories student begin to see the ways that they have been sabotaging themselves in the past by negative self-talk and destructive patterns of thinking. Career Transitions helps students build confidence and create goals by using and practicing with tools such as affirmations and visualizations. Without a doubt it is the most powerful teaching experience that I have ever had. These little reviews just asked for a class evaluation. As you read, you will see that class also changed lives. I have published the comments from my two previous classes on my Linked In page.
Students evaluate
Career Transitions class taught by Ed Lynch
Take about 10 minutes to
think about how this has affected you. What could be added or subtracted? Are
there other resources that you may have found useful? Should I have spent more time on some
subjects and less time on others. Should
there be more time set aside for interacting with your classmates? On the back
also write what would improve the experience.
March 14, 2016 to April 28, 2016
Anonymous: I am walking away from this class with a more
positive attitude about myself. I have learned how to push myself to do what I
need to do to achieve my goals. I thought that this class was very informative.
I would have loved a bit more class discussion, but overall a great class with
a great teacher.
Andrea H: This class has affected me in a way that now I have
a clear vision of what I want to pursue over the next few months at Empire.
Something that would enhance the class for me personally is more time on
activities like the Life Boat exercise, because then you have an opportunity of
getting to know people and interact with them.
Sonya O: I think this is a short amount of time for a course
like this, so maybe not as many videos. I did like the encouragement and advice
given.
Tanya G.: I really valued this class and my instructor. He
has given me the ability to be able to filter the non-sense around me, and
remain positive. I have used all of the skills that I was taught in here, since
the first day of class. I am able to view and have empathy towards others, so I
am not annoyed or aggravated as easily. Thank you so much for everything! I
don’t have a good support system, and want to quit every day, but this class
helps me remember why I started in the first place. Every day we struggle to
find a ride here, and eventually do, even if we are late when we show up. We
are truly sorry for not being on time. Thanks again!
Josh K: I really enjoyed this class. At the beginning I was
(and still am) going through a very tough break up, and move out. It was absolute
fate to be taking this class at the same time. The affirmations and the
self-positivity really helped me through a big portion of it. I almost wish you
could take it every module. You have a really big heart, and you are very
positive. I really like you as an instructor. You made me feel happy and laugh.
Thanks.
Richard G: In my opinion I didn’t take anything from this
class. I was constantly arguing with you on facts including the fact that this
class is teaching people this it is okay to lie to yourself. I feel this class
should have been taught in Junior High at the latest.
(I found Richard’s comments interesting because
there is an aspect to this class, where a student might think they are lying to
themselves. Building self-esteem means ridding oneself of the habit of negative
self-talk. The idea is that we cannot have an objective view of ourselves. Many
scotomas blind us to our faults. I teach student to do affirmations – positive
self-talk- even though they might not believe what they are saying. One of my
principles is “Fake it till you make it.” I can see how he thought that he was
lying to himself.)
Tannya P: This class gave me hope and confidence to pursue my
dreams. The video that touched me was the Aimee Mullins video. It made me
appreciate all of the things that others take for granted. Also the
affirmations were great. I will go back and just read them when I am having a
bad day. Thanks, Ed.
Monique P: I liked the
videos, but it was hard to sit in the dark at 8 pm. The affirmations are a good
idea for people who haven’t been to school in a long time. It’s encouragement
to help us pass our classes. We all have negative thoughts sometimes. It’s hard
to push forward. Taking the time to bring in positive thoughts is great. I
liked how we took a picture showing us what we will look like at
graduation. It’s great encouragement to
push forward.
Samantha A: I really liked the body positions and what they
mean about you. I use the thrust your arms to sky to get more testosterone. I
use it a lot, especially before work. I have changed my thoughts and image of
myself since this class. More scotomas- I really liked those. I use
affirmations daily. More group work and debates.
Amalia G: I enjoyed your class. It helped me realize that I
don’t give myself enough credit sometimes. I caught myself thinking positive
during stressful times at work, which prior I would let the environment ruin my
day. For adding or subtracting material- I actually enjoyed team projects. I
would recommend more of them. It helped me to get to know my classmates, but
also helped make the class less stressful. It helped open up a safe/
comfortable place to discuss things with each other. Overall I had a great
time. Thank you, Ed.
