Meaningful Learning Response

Meaningful Learning  

I feel like I have an Intentional theory of learning. I usually take on more than I can handle, and I survive by giving myself goals to reach. I really enjoy setting a goal to help me succeed; it also increases willpower. I feel like most people learn in a more hands-on, or Authentic learning style. It's much easier to complete a reading or a project if it has some sort of relation to everyday life. Learning in these ways relies on many things, especially technology in today's world. Google searching, group messaging, Microsoft Word, SmartBoards, etc. make meaningful learning today much more attainable.

I personally find the "articulation, not repetition" point made in the reading very important. I plan on becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist, and in the most literal sense, this is exactly what I aim to do. In a more theoretical since, it means that the student will be able to learn on their own for some part, rather than relying on memorization. Intentional learning will also be a very important part for my practice, considering the student needs to have the internal desire to improve. Technology can again play a part in these practices; students can use audio recordings of speech sounds to help better their speech on their own time, out side of secessions.