Reflection

This reflective essay will be adopted from Rolfe, Freshwater and Jasper’s (2001) reflection model. This reflection is based on a case study that I have read and will be based on the intervention I have chosen to treat the patient. Mr. Castello was admitted to the ward for observation after a fight and sustaining a laceration to his right forehead from a beer bottle and extensive bruising and scratches to his left arm. Mr. Castello had a pre-existing chest infection, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), and asthma. Assessing, cleaning and dressing his wounds is an integral part of his treatment, as his DM can lead to delayed wound healing and increased chance of infection (Salazar, Ennis, & Koh, 2016). This could be successfully achieved through

As I reflect at the end of the semester on my work throughout the semester, I see that I have improved as a writer. I feel like I have overcome my weakness and have turned them into strengths that can be used in my future courses. Over the semester I have worked on different types of papers and have used major and minor writing processes. I have also became more familiar with the APA writing format.

Over the course of a three week period, a group of five high school sophomores in an English class was analyzed and observed daily to study their behaviors. In total, this observation resulted in studying the group for over twenty-four hours. The group members studied will be referenced as Student A, Student B, Student C, Student D, and Student E. This particular group of students was chosen due to their noticeable personality differences as well as their significant impact on the dynamics of the class as a whole. While most of the class knew each other from prior interactions, this group was composed of four good friends and one individual new to the school. Most of the class was comfortable with each other, with the exception of the new student, Student C. These students all shared a classroom and had to share thoughts and ideas with the class, occasionally participating in discussions for a grade. As such, communication and teamwork were essential to success in the class. During the analysis, the students displayed five psychological topics: learning, teamwork, stress, motivation, and social interaction.

What is your chosen artifact? Include a link to or a picture of the artifact.

I used to think I was invincible and that nothing could harm me. Now that I look back to when I was younger I can’t believe how incredibly wrong I was. Everyone would always tell me that you couldn’t fool around in college and no one would be there to hold your hand throughout the process. I decided not to listen to them and I would just do my own thing. During the two years that I was enrolled in Moorpark, I would skip class and hang out with my friends. Doing this didn’t just affect me; it also affected my parents and hurt them. My life revolved around having fun and being a carefree teenager. I thought time would stop and everything I did wouldn’t cause me any harm. I’d get these moments sometimes where I’d stop and be disappointed in myself but I wouldn’t fix my problems or even try to. Focusing more on my social life led me to put school on the backburner and concentrate on my new job that I started. Work became demanding. With all of the hours and responsibilities that I had, I never thought of going back to school. I ended up becoming a manager in a department store, and this took up the majority of my time. I had only finished about a year of school. I’d keep telling myself that I would go back next semester. This was a reoccurring thought in my head. At this point in my life I was 20, I worked and then I started a new relationship. This also consumed much of my time. This new relationship brought

Most of the writing curriculum I've taken and completed was through the community college. As I entered Northern Arizona University my assignments mainly involved working with multiple choice quizzes or working with numbers. On occasion the writing material involve to write short paragraphs. Recently within the last year I am now starting to write essay papers again. To name just a few of my past writing courses that I've taken are Lost tribes and buried cities, humankind emerging, Introduction to Ethnic Studies , Introduction to public administration, and now this current course Public Sector Communication Strategies. For the lonest time I've tried to achieve a degree in Business. I envisioned myself running a business or owning one some day. Now those visions have changed a bit. Recently this spring I made the decision to change my field of major. I've decided to finish my degree in Public Administration. I have no regrets since I have always served for my community however, I've realized several of the courses I'm required to take involve learning more about our government, the history and analyze in writing what I've read and learned in my own words. It's been quite the experience, and I feel as if I have to start fresh and reiterate what I've memorized in grade school. For instance, learning how to write an essay paper, discussing the topics, and grabbing the readers attention are just a few examples. There is a saying, when you haven't practiced doing

Throughout this semester of English 49 the students were instructed to write an array of essays: Whole Process Essay (WPE), Revised Argumentative Essay (RAE), Unrevised Timed Essay (UTE). The essays each required a different writing technique. The WPE focused on personal experience and basic writing composition. The RAE was an argumentative essay about whether or not Schools should be reformed and how. The UTE focused on the student's ability to write under time constraints while still writing at a college level. While writing these essays I was able to reflect on my own writing to identify my weaknesses and strengths, find improvement throughout the course, and determine areas I needed to focus on.

Over the past few weeks, I have noticed growth in awareness and understanding towards becoming a culturally responsive teacher. This includes me learning more about the many aspects and influences on what makes a teacher truly culturally responsive and developing on the knowledge that I already had.

Throughout this semester in Composition 1, I believe my writing skills have improved drastically. During the semester I have met the five goals of the semester course. Also, I have learned about how I write and how to improve my writing to get ready for college.

My contribution to this class, English 101, in my opinion is a lot. I always try my best when in the classroom and out of the classroom. While I'm in class if I'm every asked a question I always answer it to the best of my ability. Also, if I'm in class and a question is openly asked I always try to answer it. I don’t answer all the questions because I necessarily want to, I answer them because most of the other students in the class don’t. I am really proud of myself when it comes to this class. I always work hard and do my best. English by far is not my best subject but, I try my best and that’s why I believe I've done good. I turn in all of the work on time, I always read the chapters from They Say/ I Say and do well on my reading quizzes. Also, on my first paper "The Conjuring Movie Trailer" (Gladden) I think I did very good on. I feel that my thesis statement was well thought out and developed (Gladden 1). I learned so far, this semester a strong understand of rhetorical appeals and how to apply them to essays. Also, I have never missed an English class and I think this plays a huge role in my success in English 101 thus far. Coming to class everyday I'm supposed to helped me get everything turned in on time and it also helped make sure I understood everything and if I ever had a question it was answered. Between my peers and professor, I never left the classroom confused or wandering. My success in this class is not just from my hard work but also, the patience and

My writing had a transition through the semester and it was because of what I learned in this class. My writing process took a turn as well however, it took time and at times I had a hard time identifying things like the subject and key action. Many times I just had to word vomit onto my paper because that way I could sort my ideas afterwards. The discussion helped me identify when and where I put my character and key action because I used to think I could play around and put it anywhere I’d like because at the end it was my paper. However, I learned that concision is important because if the reader gets confused they might not be interested in reading anymore. Other people including peers, professors, and tutors at the writing center helped me identify where I needed change whether it meant grammar or structure. At, the start of the semester the Beginning Statue prompt made me feel very comfortable. However, throughout the semester I noticed that there was even more to learn and that I could implement different methods to better my writing.

Before entering English 105-11 I did not attend school for a year. During my time away from Jackson State University, my education was held back. While I was glad to return to the University this fall, I was also very discouraged that my performance in the classroom would hinder my matriculation towards my degree due to the year I missed. Attending this class has helped my writing and critical thinking development by helping me be a more responsible student, motivated me to stay in my major as a social worker, and made me have a different perspective on current societal ills. English 105-11 has challenged me to become not only a better student, but challenged my critical thinking skills. Thus, obtaining such knowledge I learn from this class, I can help reduce current societal ills, such us high school dropout rates, teen pregnancy, poverty, and crime rates.

It was a beautiful, bright May day as I casually and confidently strode into Sartell Middle School. I was in eighth grade and thoroughly enjoyed my relative seniority. The date was May 15th, and I was looking forward to another tranquil summer of biking around town and relaxing at the cabin. However, as soon as I greeted my friend Will and received a downcast look, I realized I was surrounded by similar somber faces. With a sullen expression, Will informed me that our classmate, Taylor, had killed himself. As I reflect on a haunting day, I realize the profound responsibility of educators. The sudden and unexpected loss of my classmate led me to believe that a teacher’s most important job is to provide emotional support for their students.

Student discusses specific areas for improvement identified by both the student and the instructors and sets achievable goals.

Both simple and complex reflections were used. A simple reflection used towards the beginning of the interview transpired into, “pretty active out doing a lot of things.” Alternatively, a complex reflection used when reflecting on Sarah’s feelings about what her friends think about her not socializing subsisted of, “it bothers you thinking about them, wondering about your intentions.” I used twice as many complex reflections as simple reflections. Unfortunately, I should have used many more complex reflections so there was two reflections for every question instead of the other way around. In order to reflect the amount of fun she had with friends, I could have said, “It sounds like you had a ton of fun just hanging out