How Do You Learn Best?
The best way for me to learn is when I’m with peers my age. For me, it can be difficult to understand when I ask adults questions, so I am grateful to have friends around who can assist me. Also, as someone who can get very stressed out, I can usually benefit from listening to music while working I keep getting distracted.
How Do You Show That You Are Listening Thoughtfully? In What Ways Does Your Listening Contribute To Your Understanding?
When I’m listening to someone, I’ll try my best to keep looking at them. I can sometimes zone out, so keeping someone’s face in my head will keep me focused. Well, it’s easier than if I’m just hearing somebody talking without a person to connect it to. I contribute by writing things down a teacher or classmate says during the lesson. I’ll also ask questions if I don’t understand or to get clarification to show I’m paying attention.
When I Need To Boost My Mood Or Re-focus, I…
When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I will take a step back from whatever I’m working on currently. I may just sit quietly at my desk until I can come back to my assessment or I’ll ask to go for a walk around the school. Both of these things can help chill me out if I can’t seem to connect to my assignment properly.
