Hola everyone, Happy Thursday! :)
This is a great question to answer, because we all use different strategies when learning something new. Personally, I can absolutely say I use rehearsal, and organizing when it comes to learning something new. I clearly remember as a child when I had a spelling word test on a Friday, what I would do on a Thursday evening, is I would sit in my room, bring all my stuffed animals out, placed them in order on my bed, and yes I would pretend their were my students, and I was the teacher. At that time my parents had bought me the best gift ever...an easel. On one side it was a white board, and the other side was a chalk board. I would test my knowledge by talking to my "pretend students", and yes I know this is funny, but we all "played pretend" when we were younger. But, let me tell you why it really helped, I kept repeating and rehearsing my vocabulary words out loud, and the next day I would pass the spelling test, and most importantly I felt confident going into test day.
Another very important strategy I use is organizing. I believe for myself to succeed in class or on a test, I must stay as organized as possible. It especially helps when I'm studying, if I have all my proper notes, and homework organized it does help me when I go back and study.
I am also a aesthetic learner, to see something visual, for example a math problem, I can not be told verbally how to solve a math equation, I need step by step instructions on how to solve the problem. Visually seeing each step helps me better understand the why's and no's to a math problems, and especially math, it is already very difficult and intimidating trying to solve, but when you have a teacher giving you step by step help, it makes it that much easier.
Lastly I am also very intrapersonal which happens to be one of my strongest strengths. When I read, I enjoy reading to myself, and when I study I cannot listen to any music or have the TV on while I'm studying, I get easily distracted. I have learned to change my studying habitats so that I can become more successful in my classes.
Motivation is what keeps me going. I can say that I have more intrinsic motivation in me. I have the drive to want to succeed and do well, and most importantly the passion to complete school and get my degree, and I do not want to stop there, I want to keep going. The intrinsic motivation not only plays an important role in my education, but within my whole life, as a wife, working at my job, and being a good person to others. Positive motivation can be very contagious.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to share with me your experiences and hearing mine, until next time, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, see y'all Tuesday.
-Iris Garcia
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I have to agree with you about being an aesthetic learner and the example with the math problem I am the exact same way. Also wanted to note that its great having someone postive like yourself in the class because it does rub off on others and makes them feel at ease. Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI think that it is interesting because I am a intrapersonal and interpersonal. I think im alittle bit of both.I always have to organize the way study. Plus when I do study i have to memorize it by repeating the way you do.have a good weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI think it is cute that you used to teach your animals cause i used to do it with my dolls when i was younger. I wasn't cool enough to have a chalk board but it was fun all the same. Have a fantastic weekend.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on how you need to be organized to be successful. I have a system I use to stay organized. It has work for my in the past and in hopes to continue to work for me. When you have several things going on in your life you need some kind of system that works for you and your family. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI too have intrinsic motivations. Although at times I wonder how I continue..... let's face it school can be overwhelming! I always remind myself that my education is something that no one can take from me and it is something I have earned with the help of God and my friends and Family! I think that your passion for your education is great and seeing your passion only uplifts me and motivates me! Way to be positive Iris, KEEP IT UP GIRL!
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Very good insight:)
ReplyDeleteSBH
I thought it's was too funny that you used to teach your stuff animals because I used to do the same thing! I would read them books and ask them questions, and pretend I was a real teacher. Teaching is probably just in our blood!
ReplyDeleteMari Garcia