May 12, 2005 23:12
Explanation- sophisticated
In answering a question I intend to go beyond want the question asks of me. I want the answer to be clear and flow with the support of an example and personal thought.
Interpretation-profound
In class during a lecture I need an insightful story that provides a rich history or context to fully understand the text. I need to be able to view and create a picture to illustrate the importance, meaning and significance of the teaching.
Application-skilled
When it comes to writing on the wiki,blog or notes my vocabulary is not that strong so I have to use the thesaurus or in class during a lecture when words are used that I don’t know I look them up and break it down to a smaller less complex word that way I am able to understand.
Perspective-aware
In a discussion I listen and have a reaction toward the speaker but tend not to respond out loud keeping my ideas and thoughts inside.
Empathy-sensitive
I am open toward other people’s thoughts, ideas and feelings whether they are out of the norm or straight forward. I listen to their input toward the discussion and reflect on want they said and then I form an opinion or thought making myself aware of the speaker’s feelings. For example the wiki I read the writers thoughts and take in to consideration the time and hard work they put toward the answer and then I correct want I think needs to be corrected.
Self-Knowledge- wise
I am aware of my boundaries knowing want I can say toward a classmate or a friend being two different types of discussions and tones. I am aware of prejudice within a classroom and society if I feel that something is being said negatively about me- my culture I will say something in a properly matter.