All entries for Monday 25 October 2010

P1–1st blog

In this session, I have known four types of learning style. I know my own learning habit like tending to understand the structure and internal links between different parts. But I did not know corresponding learning style. Thus, I did not how to improve my strength and how to make up for my weaknesses. After taking the session, I know I am in the theorist type and I am poor at activist and being practical.

I plan to enhance my ability of being activist. First, I start to keep a daily record of something new in my life. This is my first time being in the UK. There should be many exciting and interesting things. If I was required to record the fresh things, I have to discover them by going around, taking part in some activities, and making new friends. I believe it is a good way to make me active. Second, I can try to follow my hunch sometimes. I get used to make daily schedule and follow it. I guess sometimes follow feelings rather than plan can make life more exciting and unrestraint.

: 25 Oct 2010 22:24 |  Tags: P1 Portfolio |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Being Assertive–1st blog

This session is very helpful. First, I have understood the differences between being passive, assertive and aggressive. I behave differently in different situations. But I understand the best way to deal with any situation is to be assertive. I have known that assertiveness can be displayed in several ways. I can express my assertiveness with a confident posture, in  calm voice andintonation.

I think being assertive is an effective way to protect ourselves from offence. With confidence and rationality, we can cope with different troubles. I believe it requires daily practice to be really assertive. I plan to practice by recording my efforts everyday, namely, record how I try to be assertive. it is a way to remind me to behave assertively and record my progress. 

By the way, Bev, I do not know the date for submission of final blog because I left earlier for another session at 600pm. Could you please tell me the date? Thanks!

: 25 Oct 2010 21:10 |  Tags: P2 Portfolio |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem