We constantly learn through our experiences during our lives. As we begin to grow and develop, we find that the majority of our learning occurs outside of the classroom. When we take the time to analyze our situations, we discover what we are gaining from our experiences. However, the vital thing is to inquire what kind of learner you are. Once you determine how you learn best, you are able to fully enhance your experiences as a learner. As I have developed and grown over the years, I have discovered what kind of a learner I am, and how I can use this knowledge to enhance my learning environments. Over time, I have used my previous knowledge of learning styles to analyze and grasp how my experiences have helped me grow as an individual. Throughout my life, I have applied my learning to become a capable leader, an exceptional communicator, and have learned that quitting is not always a negative.
For my final year in high school, I was enrolled at a technical center studying graphic design. I quickly learned the importance of taking leadership in the environment and how it can impact the progression of the group as a whole. From perseverance and competence, I was selected to represent as a member of the second year program. Additionally, the program offers students who complete the first year program space to work at the studio. There, we received work from clients with ranging needs who were searching for designers. There was a great shift in the number of students, as there
As we pulled up to the massive elementary school building, I begged my mom to let me stay home from school, just once. As usual, she said no. Realizing my attempt to get out of school was futile, I shouldered my backpack, swung open the door, and trudged over to the front door. I would rather be anywhere else than here. For the majority of my life, I attended public schools. It wasn’t rare for me to fail a test or even a whole class. It was because of these failures that I would get even more demotivated and threw away the idea of working hard or completing quality work altogether.
Learning is defined as a permanent change in attitude or behaviour that occurs as a result of repeated experience (Sims & Sims, 1995). Understanding one’s learning style has many advantages as it
Through my work and life learning experiences, I have come to depend on my ability to adjust my learning style to that that best applies to the task. Some people don’t predominately fit into any one learning style but learn in multiple ways (Katharine Hanse, Ph.D.). Sometimes this happens distinctively, and at other times I have to step back and rethink my strategies.
Death is an idea that is present in many of the works of great authors. While some authors present death as merely symbolism, others use it as a motif and the basis of their entire stories. In Canterbury Tales, King Lear and Twelfth Night, death is presented in all three stories. In fact, the authors relate much of the stories’ plots on the concept of death.
I learned that some students learn better by being able to move around and some students like to sit quietly. I learned to present ideas through both auditory and visual means. Offering manipulatives or other hands-on support for students who need them. As a future educator, I thoroughly understand the differences of all learners. So now I can provide a better chance of meeting the diverse learning needs of all my future students.
People’s experiences shape their lives and influence the choices they make, their expectations, and formulate their behavior and mindset. I have always loved to learn! As a child, I was constantly at the library and playing school. I recall being in 5th grade when my teacher handed me the science manual and a box of equipment, and asked me to ‘figure it out’ and recreate it for the class. I couldn’t have been more thrilled!
Understanding how learning works is just as important as understanding what is being learned. Knowing what type of mindset and learning styles are exhibited by a person is an important tool for their growth. It is commonly thought that a successful learner is academically gifted, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Learning is not restricted to only academics; people also learn from experiences. In fact, experiences are what have had the biggest impact on my constantly changing learning style and habits. The experiences that I’ve had have allowed me to form certain qualities, and a certain learning style and profile. Reflecting on these experiences and what I learn from them is vital if I want to figure out what I need to change in order to learn more efficiently. I also think that reflecting on what habits successful learners have is an important part of becoming the best learner I can be.
Being motivated is a good start, but personal motivation alone is no guarantee of achieving an educational objective. The first step that I need to take as I move into my career path journey is assessing my learning styles. After been out of school for sixteen years, it is clear that the world I learned from is different than today’s method of teaching; therefore, it is important for me to assess my learning style to find out what works for me. After I had completed the Multiple Pathways assessment test, I discovered my learning styles were interpersonal and intrapersonal. As I was reading the definition of these two styles, I was not surprised that I fall into this category. My interpersonal learning style defines my character. It helps me understand my ability to
Since I was a young girl, learning was something necessary to do in order to mature into my own self. It's something us as humans do to evolve from our younger selves. From learning to talk, walk ,and read we learn many things throughout our lifetime to be the person we are today. Learning is the key to life. Learning makes us progress. Riding a bicycle was a learning experience that I might never forget it.
Even though the path of improvement is not effortless, it is a path I enjoy greatly. I don't know much, but I embrace every learning experience that allow me to grow as a person. The reminder of all the teachings received in the past from children, parents, colleges , bosses, clients and strangers is a formidable way to live the present moment enjoying the learning received and conversely passing on your experiences to others. The learning path continues, yet, being able to enjoy every step of the way has made me the person I aspire to be.
I chose to follow the digital path in school because I was taking traditional art classes outside of school. My junior year of high school, my graphic design teacher encouraged me to join my school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). There, I left my comfort zone and joined the competitive extracurricular activity, and have now held an officer position for two years, including Treasurer and Vice President. My first year in FBLA, I placed second in our regional graphic design competition and moved on to compete at state. FBLA has brought out the natural born leader in me and has taught me more about time management, the value of teamwork, and how to better communicate with
As a maturing student, I have come to realize there are things that can not be taught to you. Sometimes the lessons can only be grasped if they are self discovered. No matter how basic the lesson may seem, after you learn it, it is something that is bound to change your perception looking forward. For me, that now obvious lesson is however much effort I put into something, I am bound to see equivalent results.
For my Unit, I want my students to learn through stories and experiences of others because history is more than a stranger writing things down it; it is someone’s life. I want to ensure that all students will participate by encouraging class discussion. I started by picking a unit that I knew personally and could discuss and be very passionate about. I also wanted to make sure I had time to get to know many of my students before I implemented the unit plan because I may need to change activities based of the individual needs of my students. I write out my lessons on paper first so I can cross out and draw arrows and physically move things around. I finally settled for the current order. I felt that it was important to try and stick with
Without reading and writing I would not be here writing this paper, I would have dropped out of school and been walking on the street somewhere not knowing what the next day would bring. I wouldn’t be able to use this chromebook because I wouldn’t have been able to read directions or know how to actually type the words or even spell or write for that matter. I can list a million ways that being able to read has helped me along with writing.At the age of twelve in second grade I asked my grandfather if I could join Boy Scouts. Scouts involves a lot of reading and writing when trying to get a rank advancement from learning recipes to making a grocery list for a camp out. I earned more than 34 merit badges for many different skills that
The learning experience should be that of a collective nature where students are able to indiscriminately relate to the information, re-teach the information and have a balanced incorporation of all the learning centers in society; including the home and the church. The goal of this incorporation is to create a balanced learning environment that facilitates holistic development in the young mind. As professionals entrusted with the shaping of young minds, teachers must facilitate learning and personal, spiritual, ethical and academic development. My philosophy for education is a multi-part philosophy that encapsulates the idea of holistic and inclusive learning. The philosophy caters for the overall shaping and development of the young mind and includes aspects of balanced training, incorporated teachings and it generally focuses on training students to become teachers.