Whenever it comes to learing anything to me, I have realized that the best way for me to retain the new knowledge is by using rehearsal. This is the strategy that works the best for me, and whenever I have a test/quiz/presentation it never fails. I read the information or facts over and over until I can recall them in my head without looking at my piece of paper or note card. Without doing this, the information that I am told in class or anywhere for that matter doesn't really stick and I don't retain much (if any) of it. Aside from rehearsal (which is better for studying), I also learn very well in social contexts. Whenever I am interacting with others and doing things hands on I am able to get a different perspective on the topic, and therefore can learn it better than if I were just reading the information out of a book.
Talking about motivation, I have personal experience with both extrensic and intrinsic motivation. I am a two year old teacher at a daycare, and a big part of my job is to potty train the children...this is where extrensic motivation kicks in. Using a reward system motivates the children to go on the potty instead of their diapers because they know "If I go pee pee in the potty I get an M&M, and if I go in my diaper then I don't get the candy (or whatever reward it is for that individual child)". This type of motivation is pretty successful in most cases, and I have found that it does work well with the younger kids. I know growing up, and even now, I have always been driven by intrinsic motivation. Getting good grades was something that was important to me, and I never got money or rewards for it besides the satisfaction of knowing that I am able to accomplish a certain goal or grade. I know how I was brought up, it was just expected of myself and my siblings to do our best and always give 100% and nothing less. That has always been instilled in my head, so now as an adult if I don't give it my all and earn that "A" then I will be dissappointed in myself.
In my intelligence profile, the two categories that I am strongest in are my Kinesthetic strength, and my Intrapersonal strength. This does reflect exactly how I learn, and I thought it was kind of interesting how this survey predicted that. I do work very well whenever I am alone and do things by myself, and whenever I can do anything hands on I usually gain a deeper understanding of the particular subject.
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Hey yea I also believe that if one never gives up their hopes of motivation well you will grow in life and as an individual. And I also will growing up I was like it is up to me to become better.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the learning style. Rehearsal helps me whenever it comes to tests or anything else for that matter. When there is something that I have trouble with, I write it and rewrite it until I remember it.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you about the learning style that is helpful to you. I also repeat information and facts to myself untill I can remember it. I also write and rewrite my notes over and over as a way to help me. I also agree with you about the motivation style. I am also someone who has intrinsic motivation. I work hard for myself because I know that that is what I need to do. I don't do it for any rewards or to try and please anyone. In everything that I do I always try to do my best because that is what has always been expected of me.
ReplyDeleteGreat job:)
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Very interesting information. The rehearsal method sort of works for me, but what really helps me is writing,listening and seeing the information when trying to learn new information.
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