Session date
04.03.2009
What did I do this week/session?
I read The Awakening by Kate Chopin, I've been ill the past week so I have tried not to waste my time completely. I also wrote a letter in French for the second assessment, and tried to do some history revision, Arturo is going to give me copies of the German History section that we were given last week. I also did an initial draft of the Extended Reading and Viewing essay for Spanish, but it needs a bit more work. I also read a bit on the Inca downfall as an initial start on research for history investigation.*
What was the most interesting thing I did for this session (mark it above with an asterisk) - why was that?
Probably reading a bit on the downfall of Inca history as the beginning of my history investigation, I haven't decided on the title yet though.
What were three main things I learned from this session?
I learnt a bit of French and about Creole culture from reading the awakening, I also enjoyed reading about the conflict within the Inca family before the Spanish conquest.
One thing I learned in this session that I may be able to use in future is...
Reading about the beginning of the downfall of the Inca Royal family has enabled me to have a bit more of an insight and has encouraged me to keep reading. I have enjoyed reading to improve my previously vague knowledge of this period of history, and will try and apply it to other subjects in which I am interested in.
Ideas for action, based on this session...
To keep reading and to note down things I feel are relevant to the topic, this is more or less what I have been trying to do, and to practice Spanish conversation on my topics for advanced higher spanish more with those that are Spanish speakers, i.e. boyfriend
What I most disliked about this session was...
Being ill, but I forced myself to come in on Monday, today and will do so tomorrow in order to get through assessments not yet completed.
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
my study plans for week 09.02.2009-13.02.2009
On Tuesday-to do my homework in Spanish,and complete the study plan for this week.
Wednesday-to finish my notes for Communications (Word of Mouth 2)
Thursday- to finish the essay for History.
Friday-to go to dtop-in classes in Maths and finish with the investigating.
Wednesday-to finish my notes for Communications (Word of Mouth 2)
Thursday- to finish the essay for History.
Friday-to go to dtop-in classes in Maths and finish with the investigating.
This past week
Session date
10.02.2009
What did I do this week/session?
I have had to memorize a presentation, which I will do tomorrow. I have made amendments to original powerpoint show, in order to remember the statistics a bit better. I also wrote up notes for Communication for Jerry, using the Cornell method, which although rather interesting.* I also looked at the character of Frank and his advice on essay writing for Literature.
What was the most interesting thing I did for this session (mark it above with an asterisk) - why was that?
Using the Cornell method was useful, but I found it a bit complex for my liking. I can write a bit of short hand and find that easier rather than this. However it may just be a case of practising.
What were three main things I learned from this session?
I have learnt about the Cornell method, and how to make a powerpoint effective in order to remember certain facts, on top of the imperfect subjunctive.
What did I previously think was true, but now know to be wrong?
I found the word of mouth programme on languages very interesting. It has made me more aware of the different ways of which we can unconsciously switch to and from a language.
What did I not do that I expected I should have done?
History revision, that'll have to be tackled tonight.
What was new or surprising to me?
That it's taking me so long to get round to history revision, I thought I would of at least started it over the weekend.
What have I changed my mind about, as a result of this session?
I have decided to introduce myself to researching a bit about the fall of the Inca empire for my history investigation, seen as originally I was going to do it on Irish history.
One thing I learned in this session that I may be able to use in future is...
Not to set things in stone to much, I am now doing my presentation for Spanish tomorrow, but thought I'd of done it by yesterday.
Ideas for action, based on this session...
To research history topic.
What I most liked about this session was...
The fact that I passed my first Spanish assessment, and have passed literature essay.
What I most disliked about this session was...
I still feel like I've not done much.
10.02.2009
What did I do this week/session?
I have had to memorize a presentation, which I will do tomorrow. I have made amendments to original powerpoint show, in order to remember the statistics a bit better. I also wrote up notes for Communication for Jerry, using the Cornell method, which although rather interesting.* I also looked at the character of Frank and his advice on essay writing for Literature.
What was the most interesting thing I did for this session (mark it above with an asterisk) - why was that?
Using the Cornell method was useful, but I found it a bit complex for my liking. I can write a bit of short hand and find that easier rather than this. However it may just be a case of practising.
What were three main things I learned from this session?
I have learnt about the Cornell method, and how to make a powerpoint effective in order to remember certain facts, on top of the imperfect subjunctive.
What did I previously think was true, but now know to be wrong?
I found the word of mouth programme on languages very interesting. It has made me more aware of the different ways of which we can unconsciously switch to and from a language.
What did I not do that I expected I should have done?
History revision, that'll have to be tackled tonight.
What was new or surprising to me?
That it's taking me so long to get round to history revision, I thought I would of at least started it over the weekend.
What have I changed my mind about, as a result of this session?
I have decided to introduce myself to researching a bit about the fall of the Inca empire for my history investigation, seen as originally I was going to do it on Irish history.
One thing I learned in this session that I may be able to use in future is...
Not to set things in stone to much, I am now doing my presentation for Spanish tomorrow, but thought I'd of done it by yesterday.
Ideas for action, based on this session...
To research history topic.
What I most liked about this session was...
The fact that I passed my first Spanish assessment, and have passed literature essay.
What I most disliked about this session was...
I still feel like I've not done much.
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Thoughts after watching presentation
Generally speaking I am an exceptionally nervous person and personally find the form of presentation as most problematic one. The only way to change this, I assume, is to practice more. Nevertheless, in my opinion it is hard to change ones character and suddenly turn into a confident and socially open person even only for the time of presentation (unless a shot of sth stronger would be allowed). Like most of my colleagues from the course, I felt embarrassed while watching my presentation as it is hard to be critical to ourselves.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Learning Reminiscences
After Diecas request upon thoughtful reading I have done some research on how I approach different texts.
Firstly I read the whole thing fairly quickly but with compleate understanding, underlying the fragments that will be vital for my work and let me quickly find my way through the article again.
After getting familiar with the text I try to work out how can I stucture my own work according to the material I have read.
Finely, after coming up with a vage structure for my work I read the material again, although I tend to be more focused as this is when a final shape of my work is being formed.
From the newly adapted ideas (proposed by Dieca)I am getting used to taking notes if I come accross sth interesting. I find it very helpful alhtough very invasive and distracting method as I newer could be bothered to do that in the past, knowing how bad will that affect my competency.
Firstly I read the whole thing fairly quickly but with compleate understanding, underlying the fragments that will be vital for my work and let me quickly find my way through the article again.
After getting familiar with the text I try to work out how can I stucture my own work according to the material I have read.
Finely, after coming up with a vage structure for my work I read the material again, although I tend to be more focused as this is when a final shape of my work is being formed.
From the newly adapted ideas (proposed by Dieca)I am getting used to taking notes if I come accross sth interesting. I find it very helpful alhtough very invasive and distracting method as I newer could be bothered to do that in the past, knowing how bad will that affect my competency.
Reflective study plan
Reflective study plan
I started reading a book yesterday, and tryed to use the new study technics that we learned.
I found it very helpful to take notes of important parts while reading.I'm going to use this in future.
I started reading a book yesterday, and tryed to use the new study technics that we learned.
I found it very helpful to take notes of important parts while reading.I'm going to use this in future.
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