Learning Journal - Week 3

At the start of GRAD701, I was very intimidating and overwhelmed. But on the first day of my class I found out that the atmosphere was more positive and very encouraging.

My first assignment, I was very shaky and did not knew where to start, the amount of reading was overwhelming and I have to use the computer back and forth to complete one assignment at a time. I was late with my first assignments and completed in rush but I believe it was as good learning experience.

The second weeks assignments I was more prepared, but most importantly the topics of reading were exactly what I needed. The reading materials were in learning styles and multiple intelligences and spent a lot more time in understanding these concepts. When I started working on my assignments, I knew my learning style and where I fit in the multiple intelligences. For the first time in my life, I truly understood what my limitations were and how to overcome from it.

This course GRAD701 taught me more than anything else that I have to plan everything in life, and prioritize everything that I want do according to their importance and avoid creating unnecessary emergencies.

When I meet with my coach, I will discuss with him the following: How often we are going to meet ? Where are going to meet ? Time and place of meeting ? and whether he wants me to prepare official agenda or whether he prefers informal meeting.

During past two weeks, I have been introduced to a new concepts and ideas and have gained confidence in myself. The real learning for me was that I have meet with so many motivated students from different professional backgrounds.