Plan and organize beforehand Go in-depth but not too much Don’t go off-topic Don’t repeat Know what you’re going to say
Month: September 2019
18 behaviours of emotionally intelligent people
3 characteristics I want to improve: You don’t seek perfection: I’m quite the perfectionistic person when it comes to order and how things should run. I sometimes struggle with seeing other peoples emotions and know my own, in a process because I’m too focused on the end result is perfect. You disconnect: When I deal with […]
A woman’s world – Context
Gender norms of the 1960s/70s: In the 1960s the role of women changed, women started to apply for jobs and put more effort into getting the right education. They became more sophisticated and were frustrated about the limitations they were living with. This lead to the UK women’s liberation movement at the end of the […]
Introduction: Local service – Empowering through music with the Downsyndrom Association
Duration: 1 year Meeting: Every Thursday Learning outcome 04: Show commitment to and perseverance in your CAS experience The Down syndrome Association works together with voluntary students to make music together with people with disabilities. I’m very keen on getting to know the people that I will work with, learning about their life with disability […]
Introduction: Sonos Vocal Group
Planned duration: 1 year Meetings: Tuesday Learning outcome 01: Identifying own strengths and develop areas for personal growth Sonos Vocal Group is a vocal group active at this school. The group is for everybody who enjoys singing no matter what your skill level is. I chose this activity because I have always loved to sing […]
Introduction: Initiative For Peace
Planned duration: 1 year Meetings: Every Tuesday Learning outcome 07: Recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions In Initiative for Peace we learn about global peace and conflicts, discuss politics on a global scale and develop peacebuilding skills. In IFP I’m looking forward to getting in-depth with global issues and politics regarding a […]
Introduction: Football B Team
Planned duration: 1 season Training: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday Learning outcome 02: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process Learning outcome 05: Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively I’m looking forward to strengthening my abilities in football and fitness since it is a big part of […]
Creativity 1: Model United Nations – Delegate Training
Duration: Season 1 & Season 2 Meetings: Every Wednesday Learning outcome 06: Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significants Model United Nation simulates the real UN conferences with real-life issues that have to be resolved by the delegations of different nations. I’m looking forward to getting more insights on global issues, the training of becoming […]
A woman’s world – Summary
Chapters 1-4: In the first chapters, the main character is introduced, she is portrayed as a young and sophisticated woman who is focused on mainly her looks. For her, normally, every woman cares more about her beauty than anything else – she portrays the perfect stereotype. The reader gets to know that she lives with her […]
Intertextuality
Comparison of the poem “Let America be America again” by Langston Hughes (1935) and a comment published by “Al Jazeera” about Trump. Analysis: “Let America be America again” (line 1-30) – Langston Hughes: Langston Hughes was an American social activist and writer. Activism was a big part of his life, he portrayed his experience and believes […]