Unit Two Learning Journal Self-Reflection

Using the readings in this module to support your comments, respond to the following two questions in your first post:

I was inspired by the content this week so much so that I incorporated digital storytelling into the UNIV 100 course I am teaching. One of the requirements for the course is to attend four outside events and write a one-page paper about each experience. The third paper is due within two weeks, and students have tended to dread the activity, waiting until the last minute to decide on the event and submit the paper.

I chose Listening for my essay writings for Unit 6 Term 5 learning Journal. I chose listening because listening is a tool to operate as a device which helps humans to implement the right thing at the right place and time. Listening is a power which influences for making decision when there is a critical moment. If he/she listens carefully for any situations, it protects them from jumping the ladder of decision. Listening resolves a conflict in different areas of the world. If there is a conflict it is a common there should be someone in between to resolve the problem as a negotiator. The person assigned to resolve the conflict has to be a selected person professionally, if not the negotiator will be a conflict

Question 1: For this Learning Journal you will write a paper about your own experiences. Using reflective writing, reflect the importance of pro-social behavior and altruism in your society or cultural tradition.

this week there were no parts of the text which were difficult to read for me. In fact, although it has been passed a long time since I finished studying, I have to say that I can still remember many things I studied at high school many years ago. I got a high school diploma for scientific studies, and I am at easy with these things we're studying here, at least for the moment. I have just got some troubles in memorizing definitions: I have never been good at learning things off by heart. Luckily, I have no problems with formulas, and I have been always good in solving math problems, too. I'm doing all my exercises because I know that practicing is important, but I have to confess that it's getting rather hard to keep pace with

The clocks at LIH appeared to be online and communicating to the WDM. I began my check to start data collection that is when I realized the clocks are not operating normally. I tried to reboot, initialize, and test both clocks though it appeared the clocks were in the process of successfully completing the task, it failed. Within the last two hours, I managed to get both clocks to complete a data collection successfully. I contacted Kari, LIH Coordination Center and request to have a TSO swipe their badge on both clocks located at the Checkpoint and Break Room, respectively.

I resumed working on the development of my powerpoint presentation and begun pulling together the NHANES dataset I will be using for my research project.

Every person in the world perceives life in a different way. From these various viewpoints, we, as humans, create stereotypes, myths, and legends. Our eyes see things distinctively and our minds shape concepts uniquely. From this disconnect from others, we enable misconception and foster misunderstanding. One beautiful thing about perception is that from it, we can develop our own interests. Thus, out of my personal curiosity, I have chosen to study Organizational Leadership – which, in turn, led me to this course. As I continue to further my studies, I look ahead to my required check sheet and already have my options drawn about all the courses I need to take. “Virtual Teams and Organizations” attracted my attention – mainly for the myths and preconceptions that I have regarding online teams. Originally more negative, my outlook has changed to a more positive one about working with others virtually.

In chapter five, three things that stood out for me would be the normal or bell-shaped curve, miscue analysis, and reading levels. To enumerate, I did not know about the bell-shaped curve until now. Apparently, the reliability and validity are important especially because it will show the interpretation of the student’s performance. As for the miscue analysis, I was aware of the terminology, but did not comprehend it as I do now. Miscue analysis will happen when a meaning of a sentence drastically changes and is not corrected. Lastly, I was aware of two of the five reading levels which are indepenent level and instructional level, as far as frustration level and listening capacity level are new to my knowledge. In the frustration level, the student is unable to pronounce many of the words and unable to comprehend material, and in listening capacity level, the student could understand the material read aloud.

Students having hard times in comprehending the thought of the text and what the author implies. It seems to be reading by words but not reading between the lines. It is important to know how comprehension plays an integral part in a manner of thinking and conceptualizing facts and ideas from the

A learning journal (also known as a learning log, thoughtful journal, personal improvement journal, etc.) is a personal best of our learning. It is an assortment of notes, observations, thoughts and other relevant resources built‐up over a period of time and perhaps a result of a period of study, learning and/or working experience. Its purpose is to boost our learning through the process of imprinting and thinking about our learning experiences. My book learning journal is personal to me and will reproduce my personality, predilections and capabilities.

I am now approaching the conclusion of my college career and starting to adjust to work life. This is a period of self-reflection and an attempt to put everything I learned into perspective. During this period of my life, I have been constantly thinking and contemplating my future. I feel very anxious yet nervous during this time while I am adjusting to this new stage of my life. When I was in High school my life was very structured, because I could be very dependent on peoples help and I obviously still lived with my family. When I went to college, I had to break away from that feeling of dependency and start the adjusting to adulthood. In college there was more responsibility and I started to become more independent. This was a crucial step in my life but choosing a career is going to be an even bigger step. It is a bigger step because; I have to start structuring my career goals and family goal for the future. At this moment all I can think about is my career, and how I can I keep improving myself for work life.

You must learn what the author 's central idea is, and understand it in your own way. Every paragraph contains a main idea. The main ideas are perfect for outlining textbooks. Make it a habit to find the main idea in each paragraph you read. Extracting important details means that you locate in your reading the basis for main ideas. There is usually one important detail associated with every main idea. The more important details you can identify, the easier it will be to review for examinations because you have made a link between an idea and information that supports it. The more links you can make between details and ideas, as well as ideas themselves, the more powerful will be the efforts of your study. Therefore, it is important for you to have skills in reading in order to succeed, whether it 's for a test or just class work.

I believe a successful learning experience is engaging and valued by the students. I believe students’ will value what they are learning if they believe what they’re learning is relevant. Relevance is important to teaching and learning because it is directly related to student engagement and motivation (Frymier & Schulman, 1995; Martin & Dowson, 2009). Marsh (2008), states a positive classroom environment provides a sense of security, community, belonging and identity (Marsh, 2008). Based on my experience as a practicing teacher, I have found establishing clear expectations within the classroom assist in maintaining control and discipline, to create a safe learning environment (Fatt Hee, 1996). I believe within all classrooms, students’ diversity should be valued. This creates a discrimination free environment and ensures students feel safe and included (Philips, 2010). According to Stanford & Parkay (2007) students are more engaged in class when learning experiences are satisfying, challenging and friendly.

Reading is a part of our everyday living. It is a “master piece of art”, a skill that we should cherish and share with others. It is a cognitive process of figuring out a symbols in order to construct or derived meaning. Reading is also a process of communicating and interacting with others. It is a means of obtaining language and sharing information. It is said to be one of the ways that can lead to a better future. It requires continuous practice, development and clarification. In addition, it also requires creativity and critical analysis. For the readers, they also use different strategies to assist with understanding and comprehension. They may use the context clues to identify the meaning of unknown or unfamiliar words.