Core Competency Reflection- CLE 10 Semester 1

Personal/Social Competency Reflection

Collaborating
One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on the common purpose is to double check whether everyone has understood the instructions and their role within the group. It is vital for all of the group members to understand what is needed of them and for them to put in the effort too. Doing this will ensure quality work is submitted and we have understood what is being taught.

I show others that I truly value their contributions by appreciating the effort they have put into the quality work they have done. If needed, I will not hesitate to provide positive feedback and constructive criticism so that the group work can improve. This can also help other group members when it comes to understanding the task.

Some things I think about before dividing tasks among group members include time constraints, comfort, and dedication. If certain group members have a lot on their plate and cannot dedicate a large sum of their time towards the group project, it would be unfair to assign them a lengthy section within the group task. Some group members do not enjoy leaving their comfort zone, therefore, it would be wise to assign them work which is within their comfort zone, for example, my friend prefers to work on the laptop, and does not prefer to write down their thoughts with a pen and paper, I would let them stick with the laptop. If group members are not willing to dedicate their time and effort towards group projects, assigning them a good amount of the work would not be the best option.

Creative Thinking
One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is playing mind games. Playing mind games help me get my mind off things for a short while, and when I go back to doing the work, I can think of creative ideas more easily.

An example of something I have spent a lot of time learning about is Law. I have carried out a handful of research behind this career and explored various lifestyles, jobs, and career paths.

When faced with ambiguity or setbacks, I seek guidance from my teacher to advance the development of my ideas. When something is unclear to me, whether it be the task, my research, or opinions, I always sought out my teachers input.

Personal Awareness & Responsibility
I make ethical choices such as submitting my work on time in order to maintain a good work ethic. In my opinion, it is vital to be submitting tasks on time because you have other work waiting for you and there is a reason the teacher has assigned the work and that specific due date, because they have to mark the work.

Some of the things I do to stay mentally and physically healthy include going on walks and surrounding myself with the right energy. I find going on walks calming and it helps me reflect and at the same time, take my mind off things.

I appreciate feedback on assignments and prefer it comes in the form of written rather than verbal. I have received countless amounts of feedback on assignments in CLE and in other classes and I always appreciate the feedback so that I can better my work.

Communicating
Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen during group tasks and when discussing with a partner during a lecture. Communicating with a partner helps you to understand more than one perspective on things.

As an active listener, I notice that I will always ask questions when I have not understood something and I give my opinion if asked. It is important to be an active listener and indulge in class discussions so that it is easier to understand what is going on.

My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include browsing the web to find articles and websites, and ask friends and family for their opinion on the subject. Asking friends and family could be effective when understanding what is being asked of you.

Attached is a planner that I made that was part of an assignment. I am very happy with how this planner turned out because initially, I struggled to create it. I had no idea what application to use and how I will plan a week in the life.

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