My Sequence score is 33, my Precise score is 35, my Technical score is 17, and my Confluent score is 25. Sequence, Precise, and Confluent are all “use first,” whereas Technical learning is “avoid.” A strong-willed learner, I avoid technical methods of learning, such as picking things apart to analyze them, and do not necessarily enjoy solving technical problems. For example, someone tried to show me how a gadget worked and I tuned them out. “I don’t care how it works, I just want to use it,” is what I said.
However, I do appreciate the importance of sequential learning, scheduling, and methodology. When I am given a set of instructions that I understand, I am willing to follow them as long as I understand the purpose of the methods. I can also be systematic in my approach, which is also why I scored high on the Sequence learning.
The only other area of learning in which I scored higher was on Precision. I can be extremely exacting and tend towards perfectionism in my work. Even if the details do not matter a lot, I still rely on precision to make me feel good about the quality of my work. Precision means a lot to me in things like grammar, but also when following directions, which is why this links with sequence learning.
Finally, I scored 25 in confluence, which is on the border of use as needed and use first. I do think outside the box and have a high degree of creativity. Sometimes I like to share my ideas with others,...
I use confluence learning in many of my classes that involve writing or creative activities.
Using awareness of my learning patterns in my personal life can help me clarify and understand my communications styles and why I struggle with some people but not with others. Similarly, I can apply what I know about my learning patterns to my school and career, to be more intentional in my approach to class work and more conscientious at my job.
Assignment 2
Based on the results of my Personal Learning Profile, I am a strong-willed learner. Although I can have fun and productive collaborative learning sessions, ultimately I prefer to be self-motivated and to solve problems in my own way. I take directions well because of my predilection for sequence and precision, but once I know the basic rules and goals of an assignment or exercise, I prefer to work at it by myself.
B. How I Use First, Use as Needed, or Avoid Sequence ?
I use sequence first because I need some type of structure to my learning activities. I like having some rules to follow, as long as the rules make sense and I can see why those rules matter. Although I am goal-driven, the sequence is also important because it helps me achieve the goal in a correct way. Sometimes I feel that I am too dependent on sequential…
