Journal Entry 5

1. Has your image of Jesus changed during the project? How or Why not?

Yes my image of Jesus has changed during this project, because of the different activities that include looking at a range of images of Jesus. These activities have showed me that Jesus is portrayed as so many things, which makes me visualize a different image of Jesus.

2. What do you feel is the best way to portray an image of Jesus and why?

I think the best way to portray an image of Jesus is to follow what Jesus was like in the Bible, mainly because the bible is the only thing that describes what Jesus was like, so to create an image of Jesus you would most likely follow what he was like in the bible.

3. What have you enjoyed about the project so far and what would you do differently?

The part of the project that I have enjoyed so far is that most of the activities now are mostly group based, and the part of the project so far that I would want to do differently is to give the students more then 2 days to complete individual assessments.
 

Journal Entry 4

1) What form of medium (music, art or literature ) allows you to best connect with Jesus and Why

The medium form of art, I think, is the best way to connect with jesus, because through drawing or painting Jesus, you can include your real emotional thoughts towards Jesus, you are also able to  create what you think Jesus looks like with an artistic view. Finally you are also able to portray a message of your through the image, that can be shared with the whole world, and Jesus.

2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?

Because more and more people start to think more about what they think of Jesus, instead of just listening to what one person thought of and listening and following that one thought. So this enabled different opinions to be heard and more eventually it enabled people to portray Jesus as they think of him.

3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?

Jesus at parramatta marist is portrayed as being the one spirit and soul that can help us with our troubles and worries towards anything, including schoolwork, sport, etc………

4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?

I think that the early christian church time period best represents my image of Jesus, mainly because this was when people created the first images of Jesus and throughout the years people still stuck with the same concept towards how Jesus looks, so thats why I think this period represents the best image of Jesus.

5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?

 This image of Jesus really appeals to me because of how the artist represented Jesus as the loving and caring man that he is, also the colours and difference of shades really make it more appealing and realistic.

6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why.

Factors that currently shape my image of Jesus are:

• school: becuase I go to a Catholic school and just looking around at all the different images of Jesus gives me a clearer image in my head of what Jesus looks like.
• Church: for the same reason above.
• Cartoons: Watching cartoons that include little parts including their representation of Jesus also helps me in creating my own image of Jesus.

JOURNAL ENTRY 3

1) What words and or images come to mind when you hear the word Jesus.

Words and images that come to mind when I here the word ‘Jesus’ are such as,

• Religion
• Images of Jesus himself
• Holy
• Image of Heaven
• Image of a halo

2) Why might it be important for young people to identify with an image of Jesus?

It will be important for them to be able experience a deeper understanding of jesus, what he had done, realise the true man he is etc……..

3) Where in your life do you most associate with images of Jesus?

When I am playing sport, to help me make the right decisions, At school, again to help me make the right decisions, and more……..

JOURNAL ENTRY 2

1. How many rubrics are there for this project?

There are 3 rubrics all together. 2 group rubrics and one individual rubric.

2. Describe the purpose of the rubric?

The purpose of the rubric is to give the student a better understanding of what they can do to get the best possible marks.

3. How can you use the rubric to get the best possible mark?

You can use the rubric to get the best possible mark by looking at the different marking sections of the rubric, then doing exactly what the best section of the rubric requires you to do.

JOURNAL ENTRY 1

1. List TWO problems that could occur from students selecting their own groups.

1. Students would argue over who they pick, whether it is over friendship issues and more……..
2. People would go for the smart kids first and leave the not so smart kids (stupid) for last or not even pick them.

2. Which type of student do you think would be selected first?

There would be 2 kids that would be selected first, they are either the smart kids, or their friends.

3. Why do you think they were selected first?

Because they think that the smart kids will do all the work for them, and by picking their friends they would find it easier to communicate and work with each other.

4. Which type of student do you think was selected last?

The kids that have trouble in doing work or just feel like they don’t want to do work.

5. What beneficial characteristics can you offer to your group?
 
I am able to cooperate well with each group member, I am also able to work effectively in a group, and I have great leadership skills.

6. List THREE things you personally would like to improve on during this project.

1. Not being to ‘bossy’, or in other words tellin gthe rest of the group ‘to do work’, all the time.
2. Communicating with group members through the internet (e.g. Diigo)
3. Time management.