Category Archives: Core Competencies

English First Peoples 11 Identity Project: Self Reflection

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Curricular Response:

I give descriptive sentences that aren’t run on but still have a decent amount of information. I don’t trail on with paragraphs. I only provide what is necessary to say in my work, to not bore the reader or confuse them. I need to work on my topic transitions between paragraphs. As well as learning that just because connecting two topics makes sense to me, it doesn’t mean it’ll make sense to the reader.

Core Competency Self-Reflection: “What is Completing Assignments Like For You?”

My troubles completing EFP work aren’t because of the subject matter. I write books and poetry outside of class, so I understand the work well. I do however have trouble getting started with my work, which often sets me back. I lack the motivation to sit down and genuinely work hard; this can be for a number of reasons. Once I get into an assignment, I don’t have any issues finishing it because I’m naturally good at English; I just get stuck.

CPR Reflection

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My Learning of CPR

What Was Something You Learned That You Didn’t Know or Consider Before?

I didn’t know the proper way to do CPR before this course because I’ve never been taught how before. I also now know how to prevent heart problems in the future.

What is a key takeaway from the Theory or Practical CPR unit?

The main thing I got from the CPR unit is how to safely preform CPR on somebody who needs it. This course also taught helpful eating, exercise and lifestyle.

How does this unit connect to the nutrition unit learned previously?  

This class taught me the importance of clean eating to protect your body, mind and heart. Similar ideas were discussed in the nutrition unit.

Core Competency Reflection Prompts

In this unit, I am proud that I accomplished proper chest compressions while doing CPR by continuing to practice until I got it right.

One lesson that stimulated my thinking about the importance of CPR was by imagining I was saving the life of somebody that I knew personally.

When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I take a walk to calm down and come back to class once I’ve self-regulated.

Core Competency Self Assessment

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Communication

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Communication is always important while working in a group setting, especially during a lab where chemicals are being used. My group and I made sure to talk with one another and make sure we were doing the correct step or putting in the right liquids. When a dropper spilled we all communicated with each other to get the mess cleaned up fast, but also safely. We could’ve moved faster as a group with our lab progress, but eventually we got the hang of things.

ADL- Collaboration and Solutions for Financial Literacy

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Data and Solutions

Rather than investing in stocks, I chose a GIC to achieve my down payment because I needed my investment to be guaranteed. I invested $80,000 into a three-year 4.2% GIC. After I did my calculations in Excel, this gave me $10,509,29. When I combined my original investment with the ten grand I saved per year. In the end, I achieved 15% of the purchase price of $800,000 that I had set for myself. The total amount I saved came out to $120,509.29.

Core Competency Reflection

If there’s a disagreement in my group, I find it helpful to hear both sides of the story. Once everyone listens, we all come to a compromise.

        One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is going for a walk wearing my headphones. This helps me calm down and reflect on what we’re doing in class.

        I respectfully advocate for my needs by talking to a teacher. If it’s something private or personal, I’ll email them beforehand.

        I know the group is not working well together when I see people visibly uncomfortable. Also, when people are talking over one another or not talking at all.

Group Review

I found working with my group refreshing since I prefer working with kids rather than adults.

        I contributed to the group by adding to discussions. My group members contributed to my learning by clarifying and answering my questions.

        I did propose solutions to the group, and so did my group members we ended up using all of them. My group took everyone’s ideas and combined them, so everybody would get a say.

        I would say I would give myself a three out of four because sometimes I would slack off, but most of the time I was working with my group.