Initial Learner Self Review

Introduction

This course is going to be a lot of work, but it’s also going to be worth it. I’m confident in my ability to learn this material and will use what I’ve learned as soon as possible.

I know what is my learning style and I use it to my advantage.

Learning styles are different for everyone. Some people learn best by reading, others by listening, and still others through doing. Some people learn best when they can see the whole picture at once (this is called the holistic learning style).

As you start with your own learning process and explore what works best for you, look at it as an opportunity to gain knowledge that will help you in the long run:

• If I’m really interested in a subject then maybe I should read more about it before trying to do anything else related to my interest;

• If I prefer interactive activities like games or puzzles then maybe these would be better suited for me than some other activities like lectures;

• When faced with decisions such as choosing between two similar subjects which one should actually take up first? Or maybe even choosing between two different subjects altogether because they both seem interesting enough but there’s no way out of either situation except picking one over another!

I understand the difference between a goal and an objective.

You should know the difference between goals and objectives. A goal is something you want to achieve, while an objective is something that has been agreed upon by all parties involved in the process.

For example, if I’m working on my dissertation and have a deadline of January 1st, 2019 but need more time than what’s available at my school library (which closes at noon), my goal would be “I will finish my dissertation by June 1st”; however, it would not necessarily be based on any measurable criteria such as how many pages are left in my document or whether I’ve reached 75% completion rate with each chapter so far (objectives).

I set and track my own goals.

A goal is a specific task, activity or result that you want to accomplish. It should be:

• Specific: Set measurable objectives for your learning. For example, “I will learn how to use the computers at my school by the end of this month” or “I will make an appointment with my doctor by Monday” (and not something like “Learn about computers”).

• Realistic: Make sure your goals are achievable within a reasonable time frame and doable by you. Don’t set yourself up for failure! It’s better to set smaller goals first before moving on to more ambitious ones later on in the process.

I interpret objectives, rubrics, and other forms of instructions and direction.

I interpret objectives, rubrics, and other forms of instructions and direction. I know what you are being asked to do. You can ask me questions if you don’t understand something or if there is something that needs clarification. If there’s anything in the directions that doesn’t make sense or seems incomplete, then we’ll talk about it until it does!

I can interpret feedback on my work.

• Use a rubric. I’ve found that using a rubric is helpful in evaluating my work and answering questions about it. It allows me to get feedback on how well I am doing, as well as what topics need more attention or improvement.

• Read the feedback carefully (and ask for clarification if necessary). Feedback should be focused on specific tasks or assignments that you were given, so make sure you read each one carefully before responding in any way—it’s important not just for your own benefit but also for other people who will be reading your responses! Also remember that there may be multiple people giving feedback at different times during the process; some might have only seen parts of your work while others may have spent most of their time looking over all of it together before providing their opinions.* Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification: if something doesn’t make sense then ask someone else who can explain things better.*

I understand how to read the feedback in this course.

In this course, I’ve learned how to read and respond to feedback.

• How do you know if you should respond? When someone posts a comment on your work, it’s usually because they are interested in seeing more of what you are making or want to give advice on how they can help improve their own work. If this sounds like what happened with the instructor in this course: “You should really keep working on that sentence! The other parts of your writing are good but not as strong as this one sentence. You could also add some details about why these characters are important for our story line.” That’s when it’s time for action!

• What does “not as strong” mean? If your writing is weak in one area (like grammar), but strong in another area (like narrative), then maybe try editing those weaker parts first instead of focusing solely on improving them all at once. This may require multiple rounds of edits before reaching an acceptable level of quality as well!

I know how to ask questions for clarification when necessary.

When you are not sure of something, ask. This can be as simple as asking a question if you have not understood something or as complex as asking your teacher to clarify the meaning behind an assignment.

In order to ask questions at the right place and time, it is important that you consider what type of question would be best for the situation. Questions should always be relevant and specific when asked in class or during homework assignments so that others can answer them easily without having to spend unnecessary time explaining things over again. Make sure each sentence contains all necessary information before moving onto another one!

You should also show that you have listened by repeating back key phrases or sentences from someone else’s point of view (e.g., “What did they mean by…?”). This will help your teacher know how much effort was put into understanding their idea before giving advice based on what he/she believes would work best within his/her own classroom environment

You are accountable for your own learning.

You are accountable for your own learning.

You must be accountable for your own learning.

You can’t rely on the instructor to do everything for you. You must be able to self-assess and self-correct, which means identifying your own weaknesses and strengths so that you can improve in those areas.

Conclusion

Now that you have read this post, you should be able to answer the following questions:

• What do you do when something doesn’t work?

• How do you deal with mistakes in your work?

• What is your learning style?

• Do you know what the difference is between a goal and an objective?