Memories - ok2222Project based learning has been the type of education I’ve received since 4th grade, approximately 7 years so far. I definitely feel as though I’ve obtained a number of skills from PBL (Project Based Learning). From a young age I was able to explain to my teachers and parents what I felt I was accomplishing in my classes and areas I could work in.
There definitely have been some hard skills that I’ve acquired throughout the years as well as soft skills. (Hard skills being more so tangible skills and easier to quantify, while soft skills aren’t as easy to identify) I believe a hard skill that I have really taken away with me during PBL is essay writing. I’ve written research papers, personal narratives, scripts, etc. But learning how to write an essay was something I found fun and was one of the very few times I actually enjoyed writing something. Through various drafts and class lessons of essay writing I believe I was able to hone this skill, which was very resourceful as the SAT was coming up at the time we were learning about essay writing. As for a soft skill I’ve learned, that would be most applicable to my work environment, is my presentation skills. I’ve been developing this skill for a very young age ever since we could do Student Led Conferences, along with the Presentations of Learning we began to do. These are aren’t as easy to notice the growth of as what I chose for my hard skill, as with writing I could show you my drafts and you can read where I’ve grown. But with my presentation skills the growth is only notable if you’ve been to my past POLs or SLCs. I think since I’ve been honing this skill for so long I’ll be able to apply it to the adult environment of my internship rather easy.
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Needs - VerzacheI’ve always been rather standoffish when it came to discussing my career choice. It wasn’t that it was something I was embarrassed or ashamed of, rather it was (and still is) something I hadn’t fully decided on yet. It’s difficult not having a concrete idea of what I’d want to pursue in the future, I dislike being unprepared. And with only about a year left of high school, its scary that I haven't fully set my mind on something so important yet. I feel rushed. I’m fearful that once I’m thrown out of high school I’ll still be indecisive, and in turn I’ll be forced into a major and settle. Constantly throughout my childhood I would be entranced by different jobs, every week was a new “I wanna be [insert occupation] when I grow up!”. I wanted to be it all! From an astronaut to pastry chef, and from a pastry chef to a detective. Of course children have these kind of luxuries, being able to explore various careers! But as we grow older the clock starts ticking aster faster.. But, I’ve never felt as if this “luxury” in my life ended. The main difference is, I don’t feel like I can be curious anymore, I feel like I have to choose now or I’ll be left with something I couldn’t ever enjoy. My current career choice is becoming a nurse. When I was younger I always had some interest in the medical field, and this year it’s really grown. So far this choice could be considered one of my more “consistent” choices. I guess another part that makes choosing so difficult is the impact I’d have. I personally have never seen myself making a significant change/difference in the community. Rather I’ve always seen myself as someone in the back, there's just more people suited for that role, people who shine brighter than me. But onto a happier perspective. I’ll be interning at Athenaeum Art Center in Barrio Logan! Regarding my feelings towards my internship, I’m nervous yet excited, I love art definitely and it'll definitely be fun to get back into the creative groove after being in a stump for a while.. I need to work on having a better work schedule, procrastination has always been something I easily fall victim to. And while this habit has gotten better I still definitely see places where I could improve.
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AuthorThis is my path on the most grueling, difficult, and exasperating portion of my high school life. Junior Year. Archives
June 2019
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