Brandi Green
EXP 105 Final Reflection
When hearing the word “learning”, what comes to mind? The most important aspect of learning is taking in the world around you and connecting it to what you are experiencing. In order to understand what you are experiencing, you have to make sense of it. Learning involves using your critical thinking skills to respond appropriately to any workplace task, online assignment, or opportunity to speak publicly. College is learning how to learn and how your mind works so you can take that understanding with you to a career you desire. Do not forget that the basic steps of learning is a gathering information and storing it in your memory for convenient use. As I look back to my definition of learning, it sort of compares to what learning is. I had a belief that learning was putting your mind and effort into trying to understand life itself, along with everything around us. After taking Exp. 105, I have discovered that there is more to learning. From using your critical thinking skills when responding to your online assignments, how important your learning patterns are, to making sense of what you experience in order to understand what you learn.
The Learning Connections Inventory (LCI) is a set of terms used to describe your learning processes accurately and thoroughly. There are four learning patterns which are Sequence, Precision, Technical Reasoning, and Confluence. By using Sequence (31) as my Use First, I strive on clear directions when completing any assignment. I use Precision (26) and Technical Reasoning (24) only when I need them. I ask a lot of questions regarding the assignments needed to be completed. This gives me a better understanding of what is asked from the instructor. I simply avoid Confluence (19) because I do not like to take risks. By putting all my learning patterns together, I am capable of taking on my college