The supply and demand project that I have completed in this course has allowed me to effectively demonstrate various core competencies. Successful communication is an integral part of the project. I was able to do so by keeping in mind how others would view my work and make sure that the information came across as informative and understandable. The information that I shared was also communicated through the method of presentation. The infographic format allowed me to communicate ideas and concepts in a way that is easy to understand. The project also helped me to show my creative thinking. Throughout the project, I made sure to use the existing knowledge that I had to expand on it and apply it in other ways. Creative thinking helped me to create and present ideas in an innovative way to make my project fresh. I did so by using the complex ideas and concepts and transforming them into presentable points to use in the project. Also, the ability to make connections to personal and social responsibility is a concept that is intertwined throughout the project. Using the concepts to show how our own decisions and actions affect the economy as well as see how those decisions are affected by others is important material that was discussed. Examining action and reaction relationships between consumers and producers was an idea that I was able to explain. The responsibility that we all have to make our own decisions based on situations that we are in was also an important idea.
Personal/Social
Personal/Social Reflection
My 2022/2023 Year
Some things that have gone well for me this year was achieving good grades in all my classes because I got A’s. I was also able to get a part time job to gain experience. I also was able to take care of my health at the same time.
Areas to Improve
Goals | Action Plans |
Manage stress better | Schedule activities during the day and take time to relax my mind |
Help my peers in class | Work hard to understand things so I can explain them to others simply |
Study more | Have a set plan to study and stick to it |
Residential School Survivor Presentation
The residential school survivor presentation given by Shane John and Wesley Scott was a unique experience. It was interesting to see the Shane give his own authentic experience of being in residential schools. In addition, Shane connected his experience in residential schools to how it pertains to his life moving forward as well as valuable lessons that can be extracted. Also, it was interesting to see how the residential schools were connected to him and his family. In relation to the personal and social core competency, the presentation showed the lack of awareness, understanding, and appreciation shown in residential schools. For example, Shane talked about how they were not able to practice their own culture and were punished when they spoke their cultural language. Specifically, Shane related an experience of how a boy was punished for speaking his cultural language and did not return. This is related to positive personal and cultural identity because this ability to shape their identity was taken away from Indigenous children. Additionally, the personal awareness and responsibility aspect ties in to the presentation. This is so because Indigenous children had to endure hard labour and punishments, all while being starved and living in poor conditions. Shane talked about how the abusive conditions spilled over into older Indigenous children reflecting that abuse onto younger children because that is all they know. Furthermore, Shane talked about taking a stand to break the cycle and stop the abuse from being bottled in. This lesson helps illustrate personal awareness and responsibility because it helps us understand that there are consequences to our actions. In conclusion, the residential school survivor presentation was an interesting experience because of the genuine experience and feelings that Shane shared.
Core Competency Goals
Based on the three core competencies, I have set three goals for myself. One goal that I have is to have more creative and insightful ideas. I can achieve this goal by working with my peers to refine and stimulate my thinking, which helps me get new ideas. Another goal that I have is to grow in my teaching skills. I chose this goal because I often find myself understanding material well, but not well enough to teach others about it. One thing that I am doing to work towards this goal is being understanding of the people that I am helping. This helps my work towards my goal because when I am able to put myself in the position of others, I am more equipped to teach new topics to them. The final goal that I have set for myself is to express my learning in more creative ways. This is a good goal because creativity is an aspect that I have to work on and it will further grow my skillset and learning. I can achieve this goal by taking inspiration from new ways to show one’s work, and adapting it to have my own creative spin on my presentation. In conclusion, these three goals will help me grow towards being a more creative and effective teacher.
Creating a Positive Digital Footprint
Personal/Social Competency Reflection
After researching digital footprints, there are three ways that I can apply this information in my life. I know that my digital footprint can have both negative and positive impacts, such as hindering my chances of landing a job. Therefore, I adjust my actions on the internet by thinking before I post and reflecting on whether or not I would want certain people to view certain material. I also make ethical digital choices such as being positive and upbuilding online, so as to leave a positive impact online. Some of my preferred strategies to make sure that I am leaving a positive impact online is to reflect on how it will affect others and how I would feel if I was on the other end of the screen. Chances are, if I would feel offended, the receiver of my comments or posts online would also, so I keep those comments to myself. When I maintain a positive digital footprint, I feel good because I know I am having a positive effect on others and contributing to the community.
References
Technology & Wellbeing Reflection
My stress is mostly caused by school related assignments, such as an upcoming test or assignment due date. I manage my stress well and as a result, my stress is minor and temporary. I manage my stress by breaking work into manageable chunks and taking breaks for my mind by sleeping and exercising. Technology has been another coping mechanism for stress and I use it to take a break from work by watching a movie or playing a video game. Despite the fact that my stress levels have definitely increased during the pandemic, technology has kept it at bay and my productivity has gone up. Technology supports my wellbeing by being able to stay connected to friends and family because I cannot see them in person and it stresses me out when I am isolated. Also, I feel like my wellbeing has gone up because I have been able to use technology for research assignments and projects. In conclusion, technology has been an excellent coping tool for me and has especially positively affected my wellbeing during the pandemic.