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What have I learned about myself as a learner?

Through the learning something new process, I have not only learnt something I may
otherwise never have tried but have learned to recognise my strengths and weaknesses
when it comes to learning in itself. ODonnell, Reeve, & Smith discuss various learning
styles and theories on how individuals learn and through this I have learnt that my
learning style is not favourable to one but is interchangeable dependant on the learning,
the intent for the learning and the immediate and subsequent environments as well as
emotional, mental and physical attributes at the time. (ODonnell, Reeve, & Smith. 2012).
I have learnt that I can swiftly take on board new information and store it in my long term
memory if the learning is relevant, stimulating and motivating. (ODonnell Et Al. 2012).
Learning about myself as a learner is a continuing development that will evolve and adapt
over time, learning something new has shown me that I will perpetually be a learner even
when I am a teacher and I believe how I teach will be highly related to how I myself learn
and my awareness of others learning styles. How effective I am as a teacher will depend
on my understanding of learning and the concepts that surround it.

How do I learn best?

I have discovered that I learn best in a quiet environment in which I can concentrate,
conversely I can still work effectively in a room with minimal to medium noise level and
distractions although I need to be mentally and physically equipped to make appropriate
cognitive constructions. Motivation is the key to how much effort I am willing to put in
and for how long. For instance I learn best by thinking about what will happen if I do not
do the work and what I want to get out of it. I look at how I did in my last assignment, do
I want to do better than that? All these critical questions I ask myself link back to
motivation theory and the three key types; extrinsic/intrinsic, expectancy value, and
mastery vs. performance goal. (ODonnell Et Al. 2012). I have learnt that I learn best

when motivation is high and the motivation depends on the factors at the time for
example; if I put in maximal effort I will get good results and if I put in enough time I will
learn a new skill. Motivation is a vital aspect in how I learn but equally important is the
need to be in my zone of proximal development to actively and confidently engage in the
learning. (Goldstein. 3rd Ed. 2011) When these tools are set in place in a balanced
environment only then can my learning be at its peak.

What have I learned about my own learning styles?

I have learned that my learning style is not unique to me but is unique to my environment,
my own capabilities or belief of my capabilities. I have learned that learning styles are
only appropriate to the intent but need to be adaptable to really take on the learning
process. I am inclined to stick with using motivation to aid me as reasoning to get on with
the task however the learning itself stems from cognitive structures or conflict, memory
and past experiences, it varies according to the information process model and the stimuli
input and output. (ODonnell Et Al. 2012). In fact my own learning style depends on the
information I am trying to learn, where I am on all social, physical and mental levels and
my ability at the time of the learning as well the external environment. The capacity of my
learning varies according to all these factors subsequently I have learnt that I do not have
just one learning style and although the learning style may suit the purpose, there are
many other contributing elements to consider that also affect the learning. An example of
this is shown by Newman, Fred; Holzman, Lois (2013) where they discuss how not only
does individual learning occur but group collaboration also needs to be considered, which
made me think that although I took on learning how to draw by myself, perhaps if I had
consulted with a more knowledgeable other or worked in a group environment the product
of my drawings might be different from that of my individual result.

What do I know now about the way I learn that I didnt before I started this
activity?

I have learnt now that the way I learn is diverse, strategic and a constant process. It
changes more often than it is resolved and is always open to interpretation. ODonnell Et
Al. (2012) discuss the information process and its stages, in the activity of learning
something new I found I had to frequently shift my current thinking to process the new
information. I have learnt that environment and perceptual awareness impacts deeply on
the input of new stimuli and what I am wanting to gain from the learning weighs heavily
on the motivation behind it as reflected by ODonnell Et Al. (2012) Before beginning the
activity of learning to draw I was unaware of how multidimensional learning actually is. I
liken it to an art form that can never truly be captured and is always taking on new
formations.

How might I do somore than it ething similar differently in the future based on
what Ive learned?

Based on what I have learned from this experience I can now apply it to future learning
experiences by looking at what it is I need to learn, taking into account not only the nature
of the learning but its context, what I wish to achieve and look at why I am l wanting to
learn it. From there I can apply the best possible strategies dependant on the task. I know
for future tasks that I need to be open to the learning and understand the complexities
around it and be aware that cognitive conflict may arise and when it does what I do with
that new information affects what I am learning.

Which theories relate to my learning?

ODonnell Et Al (2012) bring to light multiple learning theories and I found that while
learning something new I used more than one of these Motivation, the information
process

How did that work for me? (four references)

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