...INTRODUCTION 1.1 Context Nowadays, in UCSI University, scholars need to learn another language besides their own mother tongue. They will like to learn English language which is the second language we can learn. As a language, there are a lot of skills which we must learn, such as, reading, writing, listening and speaking. What actually reading is? Reading means the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud. Moreover, it is also mean as the process of constructing meaning from written texts. Hence, it is not a skill that students must learn separately from other processes. Reading skill combines many complex activities include categorizing, building key terms and concepts for a subject, measuring one’s reaction to a subject, making new connections, abstracting, figuring out significance and developing arguments. In learning English Foundation subjects, there are some reasons for us to read. By reading books, we might become an interesting person. This happens because we can use information that we get from books or magazine to impress ourselves to friends or future employers. Besides, reading also can help us to learn how to write correctly. In this case, we will get good grades and also can impress our future boss who will promote us because we can express ourselves 3 correctly. The next reason for reading is to help us in developing our imagination to write many excellent stories. For doing some event, we also can look up a lot ...
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...able to get through this essay. In American society, being able to read and write is superior to any form of communication and is the norm for most. What if I told you about two individuals who were not as fortunate and were incapable of these skills? Who were deemed unworthy and too oppressed to learn to read and write through the normal route? Sherman Alexie and Frederick Douglass were the two people mentioned, they were people who were determined and sought out their own passage in learning these skills. In “Learning to Read and Write’’, Douglass focuses on overcoming the challenges of having to teach himself literacy as an enslaved man, on the other hand, Alexie’s essay, “Superman and Me”, focuses on the obstacles of him...
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...abstract view of human nature and truth, whereas Douglass presents his personal journal in “Learning to Read and Write.” Compare and contrast Plato and Douglass' essays and ideas. How might Douglass view Plato's allegory based on his experience? The most basic question that we can ask ourselves is: who and what am I? Moreover, the answer to this question about human nature (what a human being is) will greatly affect how we see ourselves. In Plato’s “The Allegory of the Cave”, he managed to let us visualize people living in a big cave, where these people were chained by the leg and by the neck and they couldn’t move. They can only see what is in front of them. He explains to us how the “The Allegory of the Cave” is the education of the soul toward enlightenment. According to Plato, the chains that bind the prisoners are the senses and the prisoners symbolize ignorant people, the raised wall symbolizes the limitation of our thinking. The idea of Plato’s essay describes how most people are trapped in their own world, unaware of what is happening around them. According to Plato the “The Allegory of the Cave” is the common man and it represents all people before they are fully educated. The common person sees nothing but the shadows on the wall of the cave. In Plato’s essay, the fire has a significant meaning to the common man; it is the source of light and the only reality he can see as it sheds light into the cave. Then comes the ascending man and he is the only one who managed...
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...Formal Paper: VARK Learning Style Baromie F. Koroma Grand Canyon University NRS-429V: Family Centered Health Promotion Professor: JenniferWood 03/03/13 1. It is known that every individual in a scholastic setting has a different way of comprehending or taking in information, an exercise that is symbolized by their exclusive learning style. With one realizing their own learning style will not only convey which courses or subjects they are competent at, however will also enlighten them of the greatest active way of learning and reading for the areas of any subject. In 1987, Neil Fleming designed the VARK learning style assessment which is a questionnaire that has questions that which answered by a person will lead to four scores that gives up to five study strategies which are: Visual, Aural, Reading/write, and Kinesthetic (Fleming,2011). The way in which these scores add up informs a person where they fall within the five areas of learning strategies which is crucial to the education of every individual. This paper will elaborate in enormous fragment multimodal as the author took the VARK assessment and realized she is a multimodal learner. It will also compare and contrast preferred learning strategies with the VARK learning strategies and appraises any changes needed to improve study habits. The author use to think that she learn best from reading and writing of every bit of information, but after taking...
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...Promotion 09/30/12 Author, s Learning style and strategies. The preferred learning style of this student is read / write ,aural and visual . This student learn more by reading and writing notes, highlighting on books, listening lectures also helpful for this student. This student learn more from reading textbooks and notes repeatedly. Aural method is preferred one for this student this student learn more while to see and listen the lecture of the instructor. In other words this student learns more in classroom sessions or online visual classroom sessions. This student has hard time to learn through reading online books and lectures. Textbooks and able to the listen and see the instructor is working well for this student. This student has strategies reading notes again and again, imagine talking with examiner asking and answering questions by itself . This student spend time in quit places recalling about material studied in classroom or the lecture given by the instructor in classroom. Speaking questions and answers aloud and repeatedly also help this student. Repeatedly reading and studying the textbooks, notes at lonely place worked well for this student in past studies. Kinesthetic style is never working for this student. Clear directions given from the teacher about any new learning and opportunity to asking questions at same time in classroom or face to face is working well for this student. VARK learning style and student’s preferred style...
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...Reading and Writing Learning Style Stephanie M. Clapper SLS 1105-104 May 25, 2012 Edna Murugan And Dave Anderson (Team A Leader) Reading and Writing Learning Style There are different learning styles for every person. Everyone has some kind of way to make themselves learn what that style is as well. The learning style that we know best is what will help us get through our studies. The learning style can help us get the grade we deserve. The learning style we will be talking about is the reading and writing style. The reading and writing style is the way a learner learns through reading a book, or material then writing what they have learned [ (O'Neal, 2010) ]. In other words reader/writers learn best in the written language. Reader/writer learners like when the teacher or instructor use the dry erase or black board because they can understand what the instructor is teaching them and this form helps them become better studiers and students in class and out of class. Flash cards are another good way for a reader/writer learner to recall what they have learned because they can write the information on the cards and then read them and recite them for their studies. Reader/writers love to collect book and have a huge library for enrichment (O’Neal, 2010). Reader/Writers are good with grocery list and poetry and they do not need to change to some other way because they are good at writing and reading...
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...Njabulo Mzulwini student number:53927427 unique number: 827947 EDAHOD-5 Assignment 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE A) Introduction 1 B) Question 1 2 1.1 Assessment Activities 2 1.1.1 Assessment Activity 1: the educator assessment 2 1.1.2 Assessment Activity 2: peer assessment 5 1.1.3 Assessment Activity 3: self-assessment 8 C) Question 2 11 2.1 Assessment Activity1 and design on Assessment Checklist 12 2.2 Assessment Activity2 and design on Assessment Grid 13 2.3 Assessment Activity3 and design an Assessment Rubric 14 D) Conclusion 15 E) Bibliography ...
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...Learning Styles & Professors Both your professors and your learning styles are different and unique. By knowing your professor and his/her teaching style you will have a distinct advantage. Once you know how to properly use your learning style so that you can manipulate it to work with your professors teaching style, you will notice that lectures and studying will be come far more easier for you. You can no longer be a passive student, taking only what is spoon-fed to you; you must seek out your own education. This includes both the knowledge you have about your professors and the knowledge you have about yourself. The more you know about each of these the better prepared you will be for the class. I. Meeting A Professor Explain to your students that professors are not teachers and may never have had any classroom training. They are here because they are experts in their field. We are a learning institution as well as a teaching university, so most professors are here to do research to advance knowledge, as well as teach classes. Remember that your professors are people too; some people are nice and some people are not. Be polite and adult when interacting with your professors. Professors who obtain tenure have academic freedom. Having tenure basically means that the professor can form his or her own guideline for teaching. In order for a professor to receive tenure they must teach at the U of S for a minimum of three years and go through a process...
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...course will be to my learning objectives. I was able manage my time more effectively by using organization skills, keeping track of deadlines and taking important notes, this course has thought me how to avoid procrastination, and I was excited to see how well I understood and manage my coursework proficiently. I integrated new idea that will help me to become a better writer and will also be useful in my other courses. I had a great learning experience and with this opportunity I will be able to implement creative strategies for learning. After taking this course I now have a clear understanding of how beneficial it is to read and comprehend the information as well as how to become an effective writer. As a result, I believe that the concepts theories, and practical examples provided in this course will help me to become a successful learner. I felt as sense of excitement as I complete my daily writing objectives, and to see how rewarding it has been as a writer. Inventory: After completing the learning style inventory, it gave me a clear understanding of the type of learner and writer I am. I realize that I accomplish more when I work alone as an independent learner and I believe my strategy of learning helps me to avoid unnecessary distractions. I’m able to figure out the information that’s been illustrated which will allow me to understand the information in a more concise method. From the reading objectives, I learn that I had a different learning strategy which sometimes...
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...exist as yes-no entities but within a continua which the mind blends into the manner in which it responds to and learns from the external environment and instructional stimuli. Conceptually, this suggests a framework for a multimodal instructional design that relies on a variety of pedagogical techniques, deliveries, and media (Picciano, 2009, p. 11). “ According to the VARK assessment I have a multimodal learning strategy, and I completely agree! I adjust to the learning style that best suits the topic. I “go with the flow” or “roll with the punches” and redesign my learning strategy to that what is expected or requested of me at that time. As a result of a multitude of educators, teachers, instructors, and just as many topics of education, I have morphed and molded my learning styles (which includes all types of styles, aural, read/write, visual and kinesthetic) to adapt to the particular type of learning that the present topic requires. While my natural learning style seems to fall in the read/write/aural category, out of habit, pattern, repeated experiences, I am able to use all types of learning strategies to process and learn the information required from me! Learning for me comes in a variety of avenues! I feel the learning strategy I use is largely determined by the type of material I plan on learning at the time. For example, if I was just learning how to start an IV, I feel the best strategy for this task would be aural (listening to the instructor tell me the...
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...Lesson: Learning at Ashworth CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome! Learning Objectives Accessing the Student Portal Ashworth College Student Handbook The Ashworth Website The Structure of Programs Your Technology Choices 1 1 4 4 5 11 14 22 STUDY SKILLS Introduction The Importance of Time Management A Place to Study An Approach to Your Studies All about Learning Styles The Art of Taking Notes 26 26 26 30 32 33 44 EXAMINATIONS AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS Introduction Saving Your Written Work Types of Assessments Prepare for Online Exams Take Online Exams Deal with Test-Taking Anxiety Strategies for Multiple-Choice Exams Strategies for Essay Questions 49 49 49 50 52 53 53 54 55 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SKILLS Introduction Summary 59 59 62 CHECK YOUR LEARNING ANSWERS 67 LEARNING AT ASHWORTH iii INTRODUCTION Welcome! Welcome to Ashworth College! And welcome to your very first Ashworth lesson: Learning at Ashworth. Why are we starting you with this lesson? First—and most importantly—we want to make sure you have the foundation you need to be successful with your studies. The most basic foundation for success is knowledge of both what and how to study. Most people think “studying” involves reading pages from a textbook or lesson. That’s only partially true. The word study is a verb—that means it’s a process. Studying does involve reading. However, successful studying involves much more than that. It involves active engagement with the material...
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...my future business endeavour. I have found that after so long out of the education system it has been a difficult transition juggling study and work. The first units that were chosen for me in study period 2, I thought were difficult to understand having never written an essay before and without the knowledge or know how, I was not able to complete these units. SSK12 has given me a good understanding of what it takes at becoming a university student and in particular the skills on writing essays. As I have mentioned previously up until study period 2, I had never written an essay and did not fully comprehend how important the set out of a university essay was. Choosing an Essay Question was an important part of my learning in week 6 because this has now given me the beginning step in writing a university essay using the correct format. I am feeling a lot more confident when approaching the subject of essays as I now understand and have the knowledge on the procedure in completing an academic essay and what is required. I now know that by firstly choosing a question will then help you to with your thesis and this in turn will give you your main idea and sets the way in which to write your essay. During the time that I was employed by the government it was necessary for me to constantly refer to certain policies and procedures on a daily basis. I was able to use the marking text system to allow me easy reference by indicated the pages with tabs and then within the...
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...the public educational system at this point in my life, and I listen to the politicians talk about how they are going to “fix” it. So I try to understand what they mean by “fix” the public educational system and I try to figure out what is wrong with it. Overall, I think that the teachers I’ve had over the years have done a great job preparing me for college and the work force. While we all know that no public system is perfect and improvements can be made in many areas, I feel that one area that has impacted students negatively the most is the way teachers make us learn to read and write. I am confident that most students who are currently in high school, or recently graduated, would agree that the way most teachers force students to read and write has a direct result in many students’ unwillingness, or lack of desire to read for recreation. I personally have felt like every time the teacher would make us read some obscure book or story that had little to no interest to a pre-teen or teenager, I was being “force fed” like a cow being lead to slaughter. I understand that the teacher’s job is sometimes very difficult to try and make the boring books enjoyable, and that sometimes school boards only approve books that they feel are “culturally important” or the books are being dictated by the state, but the students have no say in the types of books that are laid in front of them. If I were forced...
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...How does one learn to learn the best? There are several different aspects that one must consider when trying to create and achieve the best learning process for themselves. Material is entered into the brain in three distinct ways: hearing (aural), touching (kinesthetic), and visual (spatial). When we choose to learn anything, we can be assured it will be presented in one, or more of these three ways. Each style has its own strengths and weaknesses to the individual learner. It is vital for a successful student to be able to hone in on which style, or styles, work best for them. Many different learning style models have been created throughout the years but this paper will focus on the VARK, (visual, aural, read-write, kinesthetic) system. This article will review the learning style for student X, summarize their learning style, preferred learning strategies, awareness of individual learning styles, and lastly preferences and strategies that influence teaching and learning. Summary of Learning Styles The VARK website has a 16 item quiz, which produces an analysis of which learning styles may be best suited for that particular person. Upon completion of the VARK learning assessment tool, student X generated the following scores: visual 6, aural 12, read-write 6, and kinesthetic 10. The highest of score of the four being 12 for aural. This means by the VARK definition that hearing information appeals most to the student. The second highest scoring item was kinesthetic at 10 meaning...
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...Explore the ways sympathy and dislike of ‘Curley’s Wife’ is created in ‘Of Mice and Men.’ CA = Week starting 20 October 2014 (All 4 lessons this week) (Possibility of starting one lesson early at the end of week 6). Level or Grade A*-C Differentiate appropriately for the group that you teach and for individuals within that group th Length 7 weeks (To include CA) Learning objectives AO3 (See mark scheme for band descriptors) Interpretations of texts/understanding significant meanings of the text Engagement with writer’s ideas and attitudes Interpretation of ideas supported with evidence Understanding of features of language and structure Learning outcomes Close analysis of text extracts leading to development of reading skills Consideration of context and writer’s intentions/themes and ideas Speaking and Listening to show understanding of issues and empathy with character Writing a draft essay and set targets for the assessment Produce an analytical essay for CA (New Acronym = SMILE (Structure, Meanings, Ideas, Language, Evidence) Prior knowledge (Enter pre-requisite knowledge and skills.) Analytical essay – Year 9 KS3 reading skills National Framework for Secondary English Strands National Framework for Secondary English – Strands 5 Reading for meaning 5.2 Understanding and responding to ideas, views, themes and purposes 6 Understanding the author’s craft 6.1 Relating texts to the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were written 6.2 Analysing...
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