How do I learn?
In this weeks classes we discussed the many ways in which we all learn, the multiple intelligences(MI) we may all possess, how our MIs impact our learning, and then we finished off our discussion with motivations for learning. I never really thought about how I, or anyone for that matter, learned. I always took how I learned new information for granted until I entered college. This was when I realized I had to figure out how I needed to study in order to do well and retain as much information as possible.
Once I decided to really get to know myself I realized that I am a kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learner. I always have to take notes of what I hear and see regardless of any type of handouts or slide printouts I may be given. If I don't take notes then I loose the connections that I have made during class discussions and lectures. (This may also stem from my compulsive need to write everything down but I am going to say that it's just the way I learn.) According to the MI test I took I scored highest in the intrapersonal intelligence which did not surprise me. I do have to reread texts and study my notes for tests and quizzes but I don't ever do this with study groups. I do best when I do these things alone. However, I have no aversion to working in groups but solo I find that I do my best work.
I also thought about what motivates me and I came to the conclusion that I really feel satisfied with myself when I can say that I have accomplished my goals to the very best of my ability. Doing alright just isn't good enough for me. It's not just about getting an "A" for me but what it means when I do that well. To me it means that I have learned a lot and have become a smarter person in the process. I am also motivated by the idea of being a fully competent and knowledgeable teacher for my future students. I would not be able to even consider teaching if I felt that I had not prepared myself for the challenge of teaching in elementary school. This is how I learn and what motivates me.
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ReplyDeleteHey Jade, reading through your middle paragraph about how you learn I realized that I am very much the same way.I like to write stuff down let it be what the teacher says, what i think, or even the due date of an assignment, even though it as ben printed out for me. And when it comes to studying I prefer to do it on my own, because only I know what I dont know and what i need to focus on. And like i mentioned in my blog there is nobody there to distract me or slow me down.
ReplyDeleteI too am like you Jade when it comes to writing things down. Although it is already printed on paper i find my self rewriting thing on my own because it helps me. I also like to study alone but also like the idea of group study too.
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