Well first, I am going to start by talking about an issue I have with my other classes. As I was going through the list of growth strengths and weaknesses, one stuck out to me. I think one of my biggest weaknesses in my other classes is that I focus on the grades instead of learning. There is a lot of pressure on me to get good grades because of scholarships and sorority requirements, so I am always stressing. I think that sometimes I think and worry so much about getting the good grades, that it actually causes me to do worse. When I get stressed I shut down, and I think if I would focus on learning things rather than getting questions right on a test, I could do much better and would be less stressed.
For this class, I would say my biggest weakness is comparing myself to others. Some times I will write a story, then when I read someone else's I'll like theirs better and start questioning mine. I need to remember to focus on my own growth even when I am observing other people's work.
A strength I have for all my classes would be that I learn from my mistakes. I am pretty good at taking criticism and changing what I do to be better.
For the rest of the semester, I will focus on bettering myself instead of comparing myself to others, and I will set time schedules for myself so that I may be successful in all my classes.
Hi, Emma! I can definitely relate to you on being focused on grades instead of learning. It’s so hard to NOT think about grades when it’s the determining factor for a lot of academic things. But I’m glad you’re trying to focus yourself toward a learning-style and learning for yourself too! Good luck with this class and all your other classes this semester!
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ReplyDeleteI can also relate to this on so many levels. when there is so much happening and going on the focus starts become I just want this grade and be done with it. A lot of times thinking that way will honestly make things worse. I think you are right when you say it would be better to focus on just learning and the grades will follow.
Hi Emma,
ReplyDeleteI can definitely relate your desire to focus on learning but end up focusing on your grades. I personally wish this wasn't the big picture that was emulated through a college environment. However, I like the approach you are trying to take in focusing on yourself, and actually taking the time to focus on learning. If you put yourself into a position where you are actually enjoying what you are studying or doing, then it makes it that much easier to learn. We have 4 weeks left in the semester! Make the most of it! Good luck!