So I’ve successfully made it through one year of PLP, and I would like to say that it has changed me for the better, so with that thought in mind, lets begin.
That would normally be a hard question because I sometimes have a hard time remembering things from a while ago, but I have been really good at remembering projects and work, from the beginning of this year. I feel that the most important thing that I learned this year, wasn’t in a project but in a way of learning. I learned lots from the hands on learning aspect of this program, and I am so thankful for it. I didn’t know how much I need to picture something to truly comprehend it. But the main thing I learned this year is how to work cooperatively with other students.
This is super important to me because this will be a major part of my future and it is good to learn how to incorporate different personalities into a project and still work to your best abilities, and create a final product that I am proud of. I think that this is a very important aspect of PLP, because in standard line school you are always with other people, and projects are less often, but in PLP projects are a huge part of the course, and I really enjoy learning about certain things people are good at. I found it hard in the beginning of the year, but now since I’ve been in PLP for a full year I don’t find it as hard to work with others. An example of working with others, and pushing my comfort zone is our recent Ottawa trip.
On our trip I had to work with other people, and create new bonds.
I think this is a really important aspect to learning, to realize that sometimes the history that we intake is different than what another person might take in, because everyone has different perspectives on things. An example is Louis Riel. Recently we have been delving into the intense history of Louis Riel, and all of his controversial acts. Ms. Maxwell is super good at facilitating our debates, and showing that not just one side is correct. Let me explain.
Louis Riel was executed so Ms. Maxwell thought it would be good to debate ad try to figure out what our thoughts were on his death, and if we thought it was justified. I think this is a really good example of seeing things from other peoples perspectives, and sharing these thoughts with others. Also when doing a project you will always get a different perspective, where as a test you would get one singular perspective.
I have improved as a learner through the unique opportunity’s that are offered through PLP. Examples being Calgary, and Ottawa. In Calgary I learned so many things that I wouldn’t have if I hadn’t gone. Things like the discovery of Banff hot springs, and that there are female empowerment groups that do the coolest things, like a group of woman who metal work, and travel around the world sharing there stories. It was so inspiring, and yet there are thousands of kids who dont get these opportunities. So I think my learning has improved greatly throughout this year because I realized that I am a hands on learner and standard school never really addressed this, and I realized that there is so much more to learning than just a text book, and some tests. And that learning can be fun! I have also become more thorough and interested in my work. By this I mean I have become way more dedicated to the work that is put infront of me than I was last year. I find the reason for this might be the fact that the amount of effort we put in to our projects is recognized, and we get rewarded based upon that. I have also improved through the exhibitions and blue sky.
I have many goals to set for myself for next year, many including getting to know people better, pushing myself harder, trying to comprehend the new information better, and improving my video skills.
I would really like to improve on these skills, but I would like to focus most of my time on time management, and composure during the busy patches of homework. I have never really been a strong time manager but I think this year I have improved majorly with the help from my friends, and teachers. Examples of this are last year I would never plan ahead and always be stuck completing assignments the day before they are due. This year I have been using all my time so much more efficiently, an example would even be this Tpol. I realized that the week before my Tpol is due, I have something to do every night, so I decided to get this done ASAP, so I wouldn’t have to worry about it on the day before it was due.
I think time management is a super good goal for me to strive to achieve next year, and I look forward to completing it!
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