1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
To keep up with the requirements of this course, I have used organization, prioritization, and time management skills. I work ahead on a lot of the assignments, because some take more time than others. I like to look ahead at different assignments and prioritize them by the difficulty and time it will take me to accomplish them. I start with the most time consuming assignment. I also watch all the lectures for the upcoming module on the weekend. I have three other classes that I have to attend lectures for, so it is convenient for me to schedule time out of the weekend to watch ENT lectures. I take notes and review them before taking the module's cupcake. As a result of working 20 hours a week in addition to being a full-time student, I need to management my time wisely. By using a planner I am able to organize my week and keep up with the assignments.
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two when you felt like "giving up." What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?
I felt like giving up while recording the elevator pitch for assignment 10. I am not a salesperson whatsoever and am awful at recording myself. I also am a perfectionist, so every time I messed up a word or forgot a line I would have to start from the beginning. What pulled me through was knowing I would receive full credit for the assignment. I knew if I kept recording it over and over, I would end up with a video I was proud of and be more prepared for the next elevator pitch I would have to record. I also had spent a lot of time practicing and recording the first few trials, so I did not want that time to go to waste. I have developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months. As a senior this semester it has been harder for me to get motivated about doing homework and studying, but I am very determined to finish my degree and graduate. My previous college experiences have contributed to my tenacity. In all of my class I have been determined to do the best of my abilities.
3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset' ?
a. I would advise a next semester's student to be organized. Organization is a skill that support tenacity. If you want to accomplish things, you have to be meaningful with your time and know when assignments are due. In reference to this class, there are multiple assignments due each week like blog posts, cupcakes, and watching lectures, so students need to organize and prioritize.
b. The second tip I would give regarding developing a "tenacious mindset" would be to relate the assignments to thing you enjoy. For example, invent a product or service you have interest in or read the biography book of a person you actually care about. It is easier to have a tenacious mindset about things you enjoy and truly care about.
c. The last tip I would give an upcoming student taking this course would be to set reachable goals. For example, it is my goal every week to watch the lectures on the weekend. You could also set a goal to work one assignment ahead. Be determined to finish your first goal and create a victory.
Hey Jessica,
ReplyDeleteA lot of the behaviors you've used in this course are similar to mine! I have also taken notes on lectures its very helpful so that I can use them while I take the cupcakes. I also love that you use a planner, I too use a planner but sometimes I have so much going on that I forget to update it. Your giving up experience was very interesting as well, sometimes all you need is practice.