1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
Since this is my reflection, I have no option other than being honest. I could and should be doing much better in this course. I have had poor behavior to complete this course. I would rate my participation a C at best. In fact, I more than likely will not receive a higher grade than a C in this class. Hopefully, there is extra credit. Hopefully, I get it together!
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two when you felt like "giving up." What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?
For the last two weeks, I have not done any school work. So, I have given up. How will I change this? Well besides beating myself up about it, I am starting to complete the assignments a couple days before instead of last minute. I am pulling through now because I have too. I don't want to retake this class. I would say that this is my first semester with this attitude and my personal life has taken over my professional life. I am rebuilding my tenacious attitude for myself and finishing my summer classes will be a step in the process.
3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset'?
I would recommend that you should only take this class if you know that you are in the right mindset. Be ready to discipline yourself. You have to get this work done. Students should also spread out their time and not waste until the last minute to do assignments. Lastly, take notes during lectures because those cupcakes are actually difficult. Developing a tenacious mindset can be challenging. However, our struggles are what makes us! This class can be as difficult or as easy as you want it to be. Choose the easy way. Do the work.
Emma,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed how honest your post was. I admire the fact that although you have been struggling with attendance, you are willing to admit it to yourself and others and strive for change. I believe in you! A tip that helped me a lot is to write down all due dates for the class on your laptop calendar so they pop up on your phone as reminders. You could also set the due dates for a day before they are actually do.