After I watched the video about the seven and ½ habits of
successful lifelong learning it took me a few minutes to think about whether or
not I actually used those habits. Turns out that I did not realize how much
work should be put in to being a skillful learner. I was always the student who
went to class, took notes, did my homework, and that was about the extent of my
habits. I always took advanced courses but never really had a hard time in any
of them. I recognize now why that was true. I always had a system for
accomplishing tasks and staying on track, and I definitely always had a plan to
get ahead so that I would never fall behind.
For me, I would say that habit 2 was easiest to me. Like I said,
I took responsibility to have systems and get ahead. I hated when people
thought the teacher was supposed to do everything for them. Part of learning is
to go outside of the assignments and learn things for oneself. Learning is work and work takes diligence and
practice. This is where my faults lie. I am the world’s worst about all work
and no fun when it comes to my own learning style. I am great about having fun
for others when they are learning, but when I am doing something myself I have
no time for play. Habit 7 and ½ was something I never allowed myself to have. I
realize now that I must make time for play or else I will overexert myself and
have a hard time keeping up the pace.
This video was eye opening and will be of great use to all
of us as future educators. These habits are something that not only can we
instill in ourselves but in our future students. Such habits will deem useful
for strengthening our mind and learning.
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