Tuesday, 28 September 2010

My Learning Style (VARK)









Vark Scores: After answering a paper based questionnaire
Total number of Vs circled = 4
Total number of As circled = 3
Total number of Rs circled = 5
Total number of Ks circled = 8


Reflection








Well, I am not surprised that my results came out as me being a kinesthetic  learner.  As a child , I gave my parents a tough time because I was  very hyperactive. I would run down the stairs about trice faster than my elder brother who was a year and few months older than I was.
And I guess that also explains how I found myself in the Computer Networking field which has to do with lots of lab work, moving devices from one place to the other, so on and so forth. Basically, I like to put words in action. I enjoy doing stuff with my hands!










Wednesday, 22 September 2010

My Study Skills

Strengths
Know how to reference academic work
Understand what is meant by plagiarism and collusion
Active in learning process
Know how to access and use learning support systems
Are able to use other learning resources appropriate to my field
Able to word process
Able to retrieve information from storage devices and the internet
Able to use email
Able to collect, record and handle data
Can contribute actively to small group work
Can recognise strengths and weaknesses of others in group
Can spell, use punctuation and grammar to academic study





 Weaknesses
Able to use information from any source
Know library rules
Able to interpret data in a variety of formats
Able to represent data accurately and to appropriate levels of precision
Can recognise strengths and weaknesses in group situations
Can listen attentively and critically


Opportunities
Familiar with the University Undergraduate Student Handbook
Have Attended induction sessions
Understand the committee structures and ow to become involved in University matters
Are aware of the role of the Students' Union
Familiar with pathway requirements
Know pathway rules
Know how to use the system of module choice and confirmation
Threats
Developing sound study techniques
Using good time-management
Can use oral communication in a number of different contexts