EDUC 2130

Lesson Discussion Six

 

In this discussion students were required to take a look at their own lives and answer personal questions. These questions involved personal traits and achievements of each student.

 

Lesson Question 1. Think of something you are good at – something which you know you do well. (This may be an academic subject, but equally could be a hobby or skill – in short, anything at all that you're good at). Describe how you became good at this.

 

I feel that something I personally excel at is the ability to be organzied and to organize. As strange as it may sound organizing is something that gives me satisfaction and is somewhat of a stress relief. I feel that the skills that led to me being organized started at a young age. Growing up I watched my mother and grandmother, who were extremely organized individuals, organize most aspects of their life. Continuing to grow into adolesents, the skills improved as a was able to put them into practice during school. Nothing pleased me more than having folders that were neat and put together. Finally, I use these skills and still try to improve them as I have a house of my own.

 

Lesson Question 2. Think of something you feel positive about – something which you like about yourself. This could be anything about yourself which tends to make you proud. Discuss how you know that you can be proud of this – in other words, upon what evidence is this positive feeling based?

 

Personally, I am proud of my creative nature. Whether it be a project, a party, or decorating I love to come up with new and interesting ideas! I know what this is something that makes me feel positively because it gives me great satisfaction to see what I can come up with.

 

Lesson Question 3. Think of something which you don't do well! This could be the result of an unsuccessful learning experience, maybe long ago or maybe recently. Discuss each of the following: what went wrong, do you think, in your learning relating to this thing you do not do well? And who, if anyone, might have been to blame for this?

 

I have an extremely hard time trusting individuals and the relationship I have with them. Whether it be doubting whether they are genuine in the things they say/do to me or wondering their personal opinion of myself, I am constantly in doubt. I often worry about such things and have a feeling of loneliness as a result. I believe this can be blamed on a lack of relationship with my mother. Not only have we never had a real relationship, but I also feel a sense of abandonment from her. I felt like nothing I did was ever good enough or made her happy of me. Today, I portray that same feeling and thoughts to my relationships with others in my life now.

 

Lesson Question 4. Think of something you can indeed do well, but that you didn't want to learn at the time you learned it. This could be something like 'driving', 'swimming',' cooking' or, equally, it could relate to a particular area of academic study – perhaps 'statistics' or 'economics' and so on. Whatever it is, you're probably pleased now that you succeeded with it – it's likely to be useful to you now. Discuss what kept you going, so that you did indeed succeed in this particular episode of learning.

 

Writing has been something I have strongly disliked for many years. However, being a required core curriculum I have endured class after class over writing responses, writing papers, etc. My hard work in such an area of academics payed off my senior year in high school. I recieved a perfect score on my graduation writing test. I felt such satisfaction after recieving my results. At that moment I was thankful for all the instructors that had pushed me when I wanted to give up. Although a little rusty, I still feel like the hard work and dedication that was put into my education shows in my writing and for that I am proud.

 

Summary

 

All events that happen in our lifes help to shape us into the person we are today. Whether small or large or something we may not even recall it has played a role in how me make the decisions we make and feel the things we feel. The positive traits we acquire, as well as the negative, are influenced by others. I think it is extremely important to try to be the positive influence in someone elses life. 

 

Research Question

 

At what age do humans learn the most/retain the most knowledge?

 

References

 

http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/growth-and-development-ages-2-to-5-years-topic-overview

 

Research Analysis

 

The age from 2 to 5 is an extemely developmental age. Children are developing in areas of physical development, cognitive developemnt, emotional development, laguage, and sensory. Physically children will begin to grow and look older. Cognitivly involves them being able to use logic and think thru reasoning. Children will begin to grow emotionally by learning to control their feelings. During these year they will make great improvements in their language. By the end of this stage in development they will be able to speak thousands of words. Lastly, children learn to walk, kick, and play during this stage. It is important to remember that all children will advance at different paces and excel in different areas.

 

Research Summary

 

Having a proper understanding of at what age individuals learn the most at is very important, especially if you are an early education teacher. Teachers at this age will have a great impact on the children they teach and who they are in the future. As future educators I hope we all understand that we are responsible for playing a part in who these individuals become in the future.