A.2: My personal reflection of my learning development as it relates to the course strands for English 103.
The course strands for English 103 are rhetoric and argumentation, information design and technology, research, collaboration, and MyCompLab.
Throughout middle and high school, I took four english courses, including one AP course in Language and Composition. In my AP course, we did a good amount of writing. Before taking that course, my writing skills were mediocre. Now, after taking the course, I believe my writing skills are good. My previous english teachers helped me to develop my writing skills. I’d like to think that I am good at arguing and persuading through writing. I have done a good bit in past english classes. I have always enjoyed writing persuasive papers on topics that interest me or that I feel strongly about. My best papers are probably on topics that I care about and am genuinely interested in.
In my opinion, I have always been good and up-to-date with technology. I use it daily for schoolwork, among other things. I am knowledgeable about researching using the Internet and other technological devices. In the past, I have used technology for many projects not only in english, but in many other classes.
Although research has never been my favorite assigments, I think I do well on the topic. Throughout my education, I have done lots of research and have learned a lot about it. I have done a lot of research in the past, from research for english to research for science. I think research skills are good to have and I continue to improve those skills today.
I believe collaboration in important in education. It is important to be able to work with others to complete an assignment. I always liked to work with groups to do projects and other assignments. I have always worked well with others and contribute an adequate amount.
English has never been my strong point, nor has it been my favorite subject. I enjoy writing persuasive papers and working alongside others. I also enjoy discussions within the class. In the past, I have had some bad english classes and some good classes as well. I think I have a good english background.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A.1
A.1: An Interview About Learning Development
I interviewed my mom about my learning development over the years.
Q: How often did I read?
A: You have always loved to read. You used to make me read to you all the time. I always encouraged you to read and you learned to read at a pretty early age.
Q: What subjects did I like?
A: Throughout school, I remember you being interested in science and math. You talked about loving science and math every since you were in elementary school. You weren’t too fond of english or history.
Q: What type of student was I?
A: Very studious and determined to do the best possible. You were very hard on yourself and made sure you succeeded in your schoolwork. I never had to tell you to do anything when it came to schoolwork.
Q: Was I eager about school and learning?
A: For the most part. There were those days when you complained about going to school, but what kid doesn’t do that. You’ve always wanted to learn and been serious about your education.
Q: What was my preferred learning and study environment?
A: For as long as I can remember, you have to complete silence to study. You had trouble concentrating and getting your work done if you had distractions.
Q: How often did I study?
A: You always made sure your homework was done and always studied thoroughly for tests.
Q: What did I do outside of school?
A: In elementary school, you were in the chorus and you played softball and soccer. In middle school and high school, you played basketball and tennis. You like to hang out with friends, too.
Q: What career do you see me pursuing?
A: I definitely think you will end up the science field. You have always been so intrigued with science.
Q: What do you think my learning style was?
A: I think you need clear instructions and you are very organized.
I interviewed my mom about my learning development over the years.
Q: How often did I read?
A: You have always loved to read. You used to make me read to you all the time. I always encouraged you to read and you learned to read at a pretty early age.
Q: What subjects did I like?
A: Throughout school, I remember you being interested in science and math. You talked about loving science and math every since you were in elementary school. You weren’t too fond of english or history.
Q: What type of student was I?
A: Very studious and determined to do the best possible. You were very hard on yourself and made sure you succeeded in your schoolwork. I never had to tell you to do anything when it came to schoolwork.
Q: Was I eager about school and learning?
A: For the most part. There were those days when you complained about going to school, but what kid doesn’t do that. You’ve always wanted to learn and been serious about your education.
Q: What was my preferred learning and study environment?
A: For as long as I can remember, you have to complete silence to study. You had trouble concentrating and getting your work done if you had distractions.
Q: How often did I study?
A: You always made sure your homework was done and always studied thoroughly for tests.
Q: What did I do outside of school?
A: In elementary school, you were in the chorus and you played softball and soccer. In middle school and high school, you played basketball and tennis. You like to hang out with friends, too.
Q: What career do you see me pursuing?
A: I definitely think you will end up the science field. You have always been so intrigued with science.
Q: What do you think my learning style was?
A: I think you need clear instructions and you are very organized.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Snuggies
Not a very credible infomercial considering it's the same as putting on a robe backwards...
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