Self Assessment

As unique individuals we all learn differently, every person have his own learning preferences. Some people have a preference for seeing material in order to learn it, some people have to hear information to absorb it, and others must have their hands wrapped around the subject. Each and every person has a process by which they learn. The following paper will be a Self-Assessment and Reflection Paper of my learning style. Also, I will assess my strengths and opportunities available to me for growth. Finally, knowing my learning style can dramatically expand my knowledge base. Putting myself in situations favorable for my learning style will allow me to succeed, reason why I will formulate a strategic plan, which I will be able to follow to reach my goals.

But, what is a learning style? Learning styles are defined as “individual consistencies in perception, memory, thinking and judgment across any stimulus condition”. (p.269) Based in Kolb’s learning model, I am a visual learner. Visual learners may have artistic ability as they have a strong sense of color, pictures, flow charts, diagrams and visualization, and they write everything for frequent and quick visual review. The Visual learners may have difficulties with spoken directions, sounds and spoken words. (p.328) Learning to me depends on the setting, depends on me, and how my processor is “feeling” at the time of contact. I prefer to work independently, I dislike working in a group with irresponsible people. I am a disorganized person but, I am efficient and responsible. I work well in a structured environment. I prefer to read instead listen and I love studying alone in a quite environment. Is the only way I can be focused on what I am doing and what I have to get done. This is one of the reasons why I prefer online courses. I like to take notes, I prefer colored pens. Sometimes, when I am reading I have to think awhile before understanding lecture. Sometimes I have the urge to stare blankly at nothing and...