Explain what the phrase “taking ownership of your learning” means to Well it has taken me a long time, but I am here, taking a course I thought I might never have the chance to.
Reflecting on my careers I realize that I have no 'one thing ', no single purpose in this life.
I have to a great extent went through life backwards, grasping opportunities as they pass and then dive in headlong to learn and experience the 'full monty ' as it were. I expect there will be no epiphany of purpose in the future and have therefore chosen to honour the unstoppable current of learning that has carried me from one life to the next. I choose to be here, for the first time it is not serendipity, but me that is divining purpose from my place.
· Takes ownership of the learning process by setting personal educational goals, and monitoring their own progress. …show more content…
i have done a fair amount of looking around the 'campus ' and understand the support that is available should any be required. Although distance learning is not new, the virtual classroom is and it can take many forms. What we lack in physical form, is made up for in the availability and access to resources. I can sign on at anytime and carry on a conversation with people from around the world about challenges that each of them face and how they adapt, helping and learning along the way.
· Understands the importance of applying the knowledge learned in the classroom to continued personal and career development potential.
For me, this is an easy answer. I am ALWAYS developing and learning. I have become accustomed to feeling frustration that comes with the learning process as I try to apply new knowledge and skills. I refer to my 'many splendid mistakes ' affectionately, for without them I would not be the man I am
Reflecting on my careers I realize that I have no 'one thing ', no single purpose in this life.
I have to a great extent went through life backwards, grasping opportunities as they pass and then dive in headlong to learn and experience the 'full monty ' as it were. I expect there will be no epiphany of purpose in the future and have therefore chosen to honour the unstoppable current of learning that has carried me from one life to the next. I choose to be here, for the first time it is not serendipity, but me that is divining purpose from my place.
· Takes ownership of the learning process by setting personal educational goals, and monitoring their own progress. …show more content…
i have done a fair amount of looking around the 'campus ' and understand the support that is available should any be required. Although distance learning is not new, the virtual classroom is and it can take many forms. What we lack in physical form, is made up for in the availability and access to resources. I can sign on at anytime and carry on a conversation with people from around the world about challenges that each of them face and how they adapt, helping and learning along the way.
· Understands the importance of applying the knowledge learned in the classroom to continued personal and career development potential.
For me, this is an easy answer. I am ALWAYS developing and learning. I have become accustomed to feeling frustration that comes with the learning process as I try to apply new knowledge and skills. I refer to my 'many splendid mistakes ' affectionately, for without them I would not be the man I am