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within the math and science subjects because of the hands-on nature of the courses. I am good with formulas and thinking algebraically which means I have logical-mathematical intelligence. However, my limitations as a learner lie within the social studies fields and simply managing my time. I lack in the interpersonal intelligence so it is difficult for me to comprehend why others do what they do, and how they do it. Also, as previously stated, I poorly manage my time since I give in to…

several criteria that one needs to take into consideration. For identification purposes, educators and other professionals no longer solely look at one’s fixed intelligence but other aspects that when stimulated and nurtured can grow a person’s talents whether cognitive, intuitive/creative, or motor/sensory expressions. “Growth of intelligence depends on the interaction between our biological inheritance and our environmental opportunities to use that inheritance” (Clark, 1997, p. 26).…

A classroom’s community and environment is what allows students to either learn successfully or unsuccessfully. If the environment is not welcoming, safe, and encouraging a student’s basic needs will not be met and their academic success will suffer consequently. I aspire to create a classroom environment that exudes creativity, safety, equity, and community. In order to create a collaborative learning environment, as I desire to, I must also adhere to learning differences of students and the…

Educating all adolescents requires a multifaceted instructional teaching approach. Balancing each student’s curiosity, hardiness, and uniqueness becomes a juggling act to ensure that the core instructional material presented in class becomes instilled in the developing teenager. Yet the educator’s job encompasses traversing adolescents developmental changes in order to impact student learning. By examining adolescent physical, cognitive and social development; diverse learner within the…

The Best and the Most Effective Learning Techniques for Kids We want our children to learn to ensure they have the best start in life as possible. But as anyone would know, learning new things is not always easy – especially, when you could be outside playing with your friends! So, what are some of the ways, children can lean better and more efficiently? Here are effective learning techniques children should try out. Finding out the learning the type The conventional wisdom recognizes seven…

Dora the Explorer is a very popular tv show directed to children from the ages 2-5 years old. This tv show is an interactive cartoon for preschoolers around the world, which encourages children to join along in the adventure. In every single episode Dora, Boots and the monkey ask for help to overcome obstacles on their way to their main goal or task in the show. Children are able to learn lots of knowledge throughout each episode, that could help them grow. In each episode of Dora the Explorer…

Plotting the Steps to a Better Me This assignment has given me a unique opportunity to evaluate myself and my goals. To my detriment, at least eight years have passed since I have attempted a similar exercise. While they have not been bad years, I know I could have achieved more if my life goals had been more clearly in focus. Aspects of a Self-Directed, Intrinsically Motivated, Active Learner According to Jeff Cobb, a self-directed learner has at least fifteen aspects. They are as follows: 1…

Throughout my life I have been influenced by reading and writing in both good and bad ways. Reading and writing have always been a struggle for me, however through certain children’s books and short stories that I have either read or wrote, I have came to understand the culture of reading and writing and better appreciate everything about it. Today I still do not do much of it but when I do it is more enjoyable and easier for me to understand. When I read it helps me learn and comprehend…

Many companies, organizations and individuals attempt to raise their emotional intelligence by attending trainings. However not all trainings are created equally with some better preparing individuals than others. In the Best Practices chapter of his book Working with Emotional Intelligence. Daniel Goleman lays out a 14 step plan to learn and teach emotional intelligence in the best way possible. This plan assesses the learner, instructs the learner and finally implements and reinforces what the…

As I look back on the last eight years of my life, I think about the friendships I’ve gained, the As I sit and gather my thoughts I feel completely overwhelmed. The military has been my life for the past 8 years, since I first joined JROTC in 10th grade. I immediately fell in love with the art of discipline and purpose. For the past years, I have been fully dedicated into my military career. When I started college, I was routinely waking up at 4:30 am to hop on that local train and PT with my…