Andres Garcia plans to finish his accounting degree with excellent grades. He intends to complete his Associate's degree and transfer to Florida International University to earn his Bachelor's. Garcia is committed to managing his time well between school, work, and other activities to accomplish his goals. His learning style assessments showed he prefers reading, writing, and visual styles. He learns best by taking detailed notes, rewriting ideas, and using diagrams, pictures, and other visuals. The results suggested career paths like manager, social worker, or teacher would be a good fit. Garcia agreed with the learning style and personality assessments and wants to develop the qualities described.
1. By
Andres Garcia
Section One:
I will finish this class with an outstanding grade. This course has helped me
to have a better understanding of my career. My intention is to finish my A.A. in Accounting and
transfer to Florida International University to complete my Bachelors degree. I commit my self
to accomplish all my goals and task. I will be responsible and diligently at all times. I intend to
manage my time for school, work, and other activities. Finally, I see myself in 5yrs completing
my degree and working independent.
Section two:
Learning Style Assignment #1: VARK
2. 1. The VARK Questionnaire Results
My scores were:
Visual: 8
Aural: 10
Read/Write: 14
Kinesthetic: 8
I have a multimodal (VARK) learning preference
2.
a. What are your two highest VARK scores?
- READ / WRITE
b. What are your two lowest VARK scores?
- VISUAL/ KINESTHETIC
1. Taking in information.
I believe that Read and Write it’s the best learning style for me to understand better
how to take in information. First of all I will use different methods such as: dictionaries,
lists, hand outs, textbooks, glossaries, definitions, notes, manuals, and essays. I would
convert my notes into a learning package by reducing them. Writing out the words again
3. and again, reading my notes silently again and again, rewriting my ideas and principles into
other words, imagining my lists arranged in multiple choice questions and distinguish each
from each.
2. Using information for effective learning.
The second method that would help me a lot will be Visual. I rather prefer presenters
who use power points, who describe their own content. The use of gestures also helps me
a lot because it expresses the intentions itself. Diagrams, pictures, posters or slides any
illustration will help me to have a better point of view or anything that I’m trying to learn.
Writing the exam answers and practicing turning my visuals back into words.
3. Communicating more effectively.
I will use the Aural strategy by attending classes, participate in discussions and tutorials,
discuss topics with other students and teachers, share new ideas with other people,
describe the overheads, pictures and other visuals to somebody who was not there.
4. Performing well in tests and examinations.
I will use the Read and Write strategy organizing any diagrams into statements. I will
turn reactions, actions, charts and flows into words. I will write the exam answers. Practice
with multiple choice questions. Write paragraphs, beginnings and endings. Arrange my
words into hierarchies and points. Write out the words again and again. Read my notes
silently again and again.
4. Learning Style Assignment #2: Myers/Briggs
1.
a. My type is ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
56 62 25 33
b. My personality type portrait is:
ENFJ- The Givers.
e. Possible Career Paths for the ENFJ:
Facilitator
Consultant
Psychologist
Social Worker / Counselor
Teacher
Clergy
Sales Representative
Human Resources
Manager
Events Coordinator
Sales Representative
5. Politicians / Diplomats
Writers
a. Do you agree or disagree with the results – why or why not
Answer: I agree with the results because it shows me how really I am, and motivate me to be
better and do my best to improve in each different aspect of my life.
b. Do these careers match the careers you have chosen for yourself?
Answer: Yes, some of them are really interested and the one that I am looking forward to
accomplish is Manager (Accounting)
c. What can you do with this information?
Answer: I will develop each quality that had been described and put it to practice.
Learning Style Assignment #3: True Colors:
My dominant color is green. My highest score is 12.
My Primary Color: Green
12
10
8
6
Gr Gl Bl Or
6. a. Plan a trip to Europe.
Answer: Gold, I will be responsible in arranging the trip to Europe, and I will make sure to be
there on time.
b. Diffuse an argument at work with an irate co-worker.
Answer: Orange, I’m going to motivate my co-worker, and persuade the person to be better.
c. Communicate with a supervisor, whose ethnicity is different from yours, to solve a scheduling
problem.
Answer: Orange, convince my supervisor that I will do better in the other schedule.
Section Three: Emotional Intelligence Activity: Tapping into Emotions
1. EMOTION: DISCOMFORT
TYPICAL SITUATION: You walk into a class for the first time and the professor seems
uninterested to teach or uninteresting in general. You suddenly get worried that you will not
enjoy this class—and you have to have it for your degree.
MY EXPERIENCE IN THIS SITUATION:
- I will take out the best from the class and the professor. First, I would always
be on time for classes and assignments designated by the professor. Second,
I would ask questions directly to him or in our discussions in class.
7. THE LESSON TO BE LEARNED:
- The lesson to be learned is to always research professor and always read
what others in rate my professor have post it about the professor.
2. EMOTION: ANXIETY/FEAR
TYPICAL SITUATION: You walk into class where the professor explains everything that you are
going to do this semester. He talks about a 15-page research paper, field studies, and weekly
journals. You don't even have access to a computer.
MY EXPERIENCE IN THIS SITUATION:
- In that situation I would plan ahead and make myself an agenda so I can
start working in the research paper and journals. I would take out the time to
go to college before or after class so I can finish all my work. Always thinking
positive and been patience.
THE LESSON TO BE LEARNED:
- The lesson to be learned is to plan ahead before attending college that you
are going to need a good computer; my best advice is to save up money so
when that moment comes I will be ready.
3. EMOTION: EXCITEMENT
TYPICAL SITUATION: You find out that you won a scholarship that will pay for books, tuition, and
fees when you transfer to a four-year university next semester. You can't wait to share the good
news with your family because they were having a hard time helping support you while you were
8. in college.
MY EXPERIENCE IN THIS SITUATION:
- I would be very excited if I have an opportunity like that. I would not take it
for granted and make sure all my family is aware of that good news.
THE LESSON TO BE LEARNED:
- The lesson to be learned: When you work hard in your goals, it always pays
back sooner or later.
4. EMOTION: JOY
TYPICAL SITUATION: You have taken your last final exam and will be graduating next week in
front of your family, friends, and co-workers—and a few people who thought you wouldn't
make it. You have a job ready and waiting for you in your field of study. While the pay may not be
high, it offers great opportunities for advancement. Your two children are proud to tell
everyone that their mom has a college degree, and you know that they will be more likely to attend
college because you did.
MY EXPERIENCE IN THIS SITUATION:
- The satisfaction of finishing a degree most is the most amazing feeling. In
the beginning you are required to get experience in your field but at the end
it would pay off.
THE LESSON TO BE LEARNED:
9. - The lesson to be learned is to always be patience and put all your effort in
your goals for the future.
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