Learning Patterns: A Class Analysis

I would explain learning to someone who has not taken this class, as taking new information in and applying it to the world around you. I would tell them to learn the way they learn best, whether it is reading information or being hands on with an activity that teaches you the information. Once you have the information you can connect and understand the information and apply it to your work and assignments. Everyone learns different and you have to find how you learn in order to become a critical learner. This class has changed my views of learning by me thinking learning was just taking in new information and applying it to my assignments, but this class has showed me that learning is much more than that. There are many aspects of learning and in order to learn you have to know how you learn. Then once you understand how you learn, you can begin to think critically about your learning and become a critical reader and writer. Knowing your learning patterns will allow you to be able to communicate with others on how you learn and what you need as a learner. This class has also, showed me that I have to take in consideration of how others learn, and has given me the tools to adjust my learning patterns to the ways others learn. I am a Dynamic learner, which means I need to know and understand what is being asked of me, and if I am unsure I am not afraid to ask questions or ask to see an example. I like to make list and keep organized and love being right. I am not a risk taker and like to stick to the plan. My learning pattern scores are Sequence-25 Use First, Precision- 22 Use as needed, Technical Reasoning- 15 avoid, Confluence- 17 Avoid. I use my sequence, by knowing the directions to an assignment. I use my Precise by making list and keeping organized. Even though I avoid Technical reasoning I use it when I have to, by doing what is needed to get the job done. I also avoid Confluents, but when I need to be creative, I have to think outside of the box to come up with a way to get the problem solved or job done. All four of my learning patterns interact together by giving me the tools I need to take an assignment or task and complete it to the best of my ability. They allow me to be able to work with others, by me understanding what I need as a learner. The benefits of my unique combination of learning patterns, are that my use first sequence and my use as needed precision allow me to stay on track and keep order of the task at hand, and my avoid technical reasoning and confluence keep me from taking something apart when I don’t understand it and not taking risks that can get me into trouble. …show more content…
I use my learning patterns to complete readings, discussion, assignment and quizzes, buy using my sequence to make sure I know what is expected of me to do and my precision to keep my information organized, as well as take notes and make list of what I need to do. I have taken advantage of my learning strengths to become a more intentional learning by making sure I understand the assignment or what is being asked of me, and making sure I take the time to do my work with intention. The challenges of my unique combination of learning patterns are my avoid technical reasoning and confluence. I have used the concept of FITing by Forge my technical reasoning and confluence when it is needed in an assignments. I have had to taking information and put it together to make since of it, as well as take chances on assignment I am not sure I am doing right. To become a more intentional learner I will decode my assignments and create personal strategy cards for my assignment. I will also Forge, intensify, and tether my learning patterns to fit the task I am being asked to use. In the past five week of this class, I have enjoyed learning about how I learn as well as how others learn. It has really been eye opening to see the different ways others