Plan for Studying

In order to make my studying more efficient, I need to change some of my approaches to studying. During PSE we looked at some effective studying habits and ones such as retrieval practice and spaced practice would be most beneficial for me I think. I am used to highlighting and taking notes which the infographic says is actually unhelpful in some cases. I will make a study schedule to aid in sticking to these new studying tactics while also maintaining time for myself and my family.

PSE – My Definitions and Reflection

What is Self Advocacy?

The ability to speak for yourself, your strengths, and what is important to you.

 

What is Self Knowledge?

Understanding of one’s own capabilities, skills, feelings, and motives.

 

What is “Informed-Decisions”?

Making decisions after being aware of all possible outcomes, consequences, repercussions, potential benefits, etc.

 

What is Agency?

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own choices.

 

What is Choice?

Making decisions knowing both options provided.

 

What is a Career?

A profession for which one trains and usually is fairly permanent.

 

What are Goals and Targets, and Long and Short Term Planning?

Goals and targets are objectives one hopes to achieve. Long and short term planning can be a means to achieve our goals as one can plan their future into what is achievable currently and what will be achievable in the long run.

 

Where does a CV fall under?

I think a CV or resume falls under self-advocacy as you’re speaking about your strengths and abilities.

 

Where do relationship bank accounts fall under?

I think those fall under self-knowledge and informed decisions as you’re more aware of how you believe you should maintain relationships and the choices involved in making those decisions.

 

Where do professional and personal relationships fall under?

I think these types of relationships, similar to relationship bank accounts, fall under self-knowledge and informed decisions. Your knowledge about your own feelings etc affects decisions regarding different types of relationships.

 

Where does the Myers-Briggs and Holland Code test fall under?

I think it falls under self-knowledge and self-advocacy as you get to understand your feelings and motives better while also seeing some strengths you might not have noticed before.

 

Reflection of the Year so far:

I think I’ve been most proud of leading Kahaani this year. Leadership and dance are two things I truly value and being able to proudly showcase that has been my highlight. A somewhat unexpected challenge this year has been all the adjustments we as a community have needed to make due to COVID-19 restrictions such as social distancing in dances, lunch, and classrooms. I found the workload from IB pretty challenging but I was able to overcome it by using organizational and planning techniques to help beat the stress. I would like to focus more on Math and French as subjects. Those are my least favourite subjects therefore I tend to spend the least amount of time possible on them but I want to change that attitude in the coming future so I can flourish in those subjects. I would definitely continue to tell myself to continue to time-manage effectively and get enough sleep. Also to have enough time for myself to just have a break sometimes would be helpful. I want to set a goal that will ensure this time for myself and my family while also maintaining enough time for my studies and activities.