The moment when my English facilitator, Ms Misty Cook asked
us to do a critical reflection, I was stumped. It took me quite a while to
think about what I had been through in my learning journey, especially in
identifying the areas of improvement in my studies. This reflection aids me in doing
a comparison between the two study methods in which will help me in the long
term.
Depending on individuals, they each have their own method of
studying in trying to excel in studies. There are both correct and incorrect
ways. For example, the correct method is to study earlier before the
examinations and fully understand the concept behind each subject taught. In
contrast, I adopted the wrong method which is to study near examination period
and memorize whatever I was taught. However, by memorizing, I will tend to
forget everything I have learnt straight after the examinations. There were
times where I seemed helpless in answering the enquiries of my fellow juniors,
as memorising does not aid me in the long run. This is ironic when I was questioned how I
could score well in my examinations yet I could not answer questions I have
done before.
In order to avoid the awkward situations and prevent it from
happening again, it would be better for me to adopt the other method of
studying. This requires me to change my
habit of laziness, as well as to understand the meaning of each point that is
taught. In addition, I should read more resources in relation to my interest.
This will not only widen my knowledge, but also benefit me in studies which are
beyond what is given in lecture notes.
There is an idiom saying, ‘Actions speak louder than words’.
Instead of simply saying what I hope to do, I would like to execute all these
that I have mentioned above.
