people learn more successfully when they feel relatively secure, and negative emotions like fear can drain energy needed for academic engagement
I believe this is very accurate. In my own experience I have found it much more enjoyable to learn in classes that are relatively small and with people I am familiar with. This is why I believe it is important from small study groups and connections in classes that are much larger like a general chemistry or biology class.
which are emotions “distinguished by their incompatibility with the dominant perceptions and values” (
I think this is a very good description of this fear. I also believe that it can extend to other subject areas for high school students. It just takes time for students to form connections with the college students, if a quality connection is made I think this fear dissipates over time.
had bought into the single story of Mexicans and I could not have been more ashamed of myself.
This is a very easy thing to do. There are so many sources of information available to us today it is almost impossible to avoid news. It is great if you are able to realize that you have fallen into this situation. This allows you to look for information yourself and correct your viewpoint based on credible information. I think it is especially important we teach younger generations to always do their own research using credible sources. This is one way to avoid this situation.
he called my "tribal music," and was consequently very disappointed when I produced my tape of Mariah Carey.
This is a good example of individuals trusting preconceived notions. Their intentions may not always be negative, some people just simply have not had the exposure others have experienced. It can still be harmful to the person on the other end. It is important that people are curious about things that they are unfamiliar with, this may help prevent this issue. For an example, when I was younger my class go to go on a trip to Washington D.C. other students from other parts of the country asked if we had TV in Nebraska. This is a much different example but it still represents individuals trusting preconceived notions.
Then, as you read the essay itself for the first time, try not to stop;
This is a very important skill. I often read things and stop in the middle because I don't understand something which really disrupts the flow of what I'm reading.
Jot down whatever marginal notes come to mind.
I have found this to be a very helpful skill. If by the second read I still have question in my notes it makes it much easier to have them written down so I don't forget them. I can then ask for help or come back to the question later.
Always read the selection at least twice, no matter how long it is.
I believe this is one of the most important habits to develop. The second read really allows you to understand the text and I have found it very helpful for scientific articles.
Who’s the smartest person you know? Is he or she academically gifted or smart in some way that would not be readily recog-nized as a form of intelligence?
Some of the smartest people I know are lifelong learners. They are more concerned with what they do not know and learning new things rather than becoming fixated on their area of knowledge only.
and graduate theses and dissertations
I believe this is a great tool. I plan to utilize it when writing essays for graduate or vet school admissions.
This is so that you can prac4ce these new skills without worrying about being penalized by a low grade.
It seems like there is lots of opportunity for practice which is important to me, with this being an online class more opportunities to practice skills is better.
designed to give you freedom in choosing your topicsto align with your personal, professional, and academic interests.
I like this aspect of this class because as we move closer to our respective careers it is important we have practice in communicating topics related to those careers before we enter them.
a community you are part of and communicating something about it to those outside.
Communicating with others outside of your community is a very important but tricky skill. In the agriculture industry it is important we communicate clearly with individuals not involved in agriculture to avoid spreading misinformation.