TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Effective and Expressive Communication
Engaged Citizenship
Working Independently and Collaboratively
Informed, Integrated, and Critical Thinking
Self Awareness and Self Direction
INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS
Perseverance
I have a hard time recognising a lot of learning obstacles at this point, because I’ve gotten very good at dealing with them. That being said, I still face obstacles, my biggest one right now is being over booked and over busy. I’ve got to slog through the communication that missing rehearsals needs, and come up with solutions of how I’ll make up that time. Mostly dealing with it though just involves doing things bit by bit.
The biggest non learning obstacle I’ve faced this year has been myself. I’ve had a really hard 2nd semester, and have been pretty down. This resulted in my not getting as much done as I would like to. But again, my solution has been just showing up and doing work, no matter how slowly I more, or how bad I feel.
Inquiry
The 3rd quarter is traditionally in my Pilot experience a time for new inquiry. I began a few new projects, most notably Tempered Glass, and did the appropriate research to go along with them.
4th Quarter however, is much more a time for doing, and finishing all the work for the end of the year. Of course I am inquisitive, but I am focusing on work that I have already set for myself.
Time Management
You can’t be as busy as I am without being having good time management skills. I have to stay on top of everything, or specifically have time budgeted in the future to be catching up. In regards to time management I would like to specifically talk about the time that I plan to not be working. I think that is is paramount to have down time and enough time to sleep everyday, of course there are some days where having a ton of down time, or getting a full night’s sleep, isn’t possible but for a fair amount of the time it is. The main tactic I use for doing this is trying to bring as little work home as possible. Simple homework assignments and such I try to get done at school, so I don’t have to worry about getting it done at home.
Accountability
I have not missed one meeting this year, save for ones that I rescheduled ahead of time. I respond to most emails promptly, and with the necessary information. An indicator for my accountability is that people ask me to do things, like make short films, or help with events.
My biggest failure here was my lack of Blogging this semester. For whatever reason it hasn’t been working for me. From having a busy schedule to a change in the expectations of blogging, I made a bunch of excuses and just ended up not doing much blogging. I’ve very disappointed in myself on this front. Because I understand the virtues of blogging, even if I’m not feeling like it’s helping me right now.
Demonstration
My documentation skills have improved greatly over the course of this year, I take videos and photos of my work regularly, as well as making recordings of conversations and meetings. I can talk at length about all the things that I am studying. I have documentation of performances, mostly in the form of video, or as brief reflection on my blog. I also have final products from the more physical arts that I engage with.
Self Advocacy
I ask for help. Lots.
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- The institution of a writing band each week.
- The incorporation of Modern 5 into Zero Hour.
- Zero Hour Projections
- Days Like These Video
Effective and Expressive Communication
- Zero Hour Part 2
- Writing Group
- Manifesto
- King Lear Adaptation
Engaged Citizenship
- Writing Group
- Collaboration with other Pilot Students
- Keeping the Pilot room clean
Working Independently and Collaboratively
- Zero Hour
- Tempered Glass
- Writing Group
Informed, Integrated, and Critical Thinking
- Manifesto
- Tempered Glass
- Conversations on Art
Self Awareness and Self Direction
- Being in the Pilot Program (and meeting my goals)
- Knowing when I need to go to sleep
- Zero Hour
INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS
Perseverance
I have a hard time recognising a lot of learning obstacles at this point, because I’ve gotten very good at dealing with them. That being said, I still face obstacles, my biggest one right now is being over booked and over busy. I’ve got to slog through the communication that missing rehearsals needs, and come up with solutions of how I’ll make up that time. Mostly dealing with it though just involves doing things bit by bit.
The biggest non learning obstacle I’ve faced this year has been myself. I’ve had a really hard 2nd semester, and have been pretty down. This resulted in my not getting as much done as I would like to. But again, my solution has been just showing up and doing work, no matter how slowly I more, or how bad I feel.
Inquiry
The 3rd quarter is traditionally in my Pilot experience a time for new inquiry. I began a few new projects, most notably Tempered Glass, and did the appropriate research to go along with them.
4th Quarter however, is much more a time for doing, and finishing all the work for the end of the year. Of course I am inquisitive, but I am focusing on work that I have already set for myself.
Time Management
You can’t be as busy as I am without being having good time management skills. I have to stay on top of everything, or specifically have time budgeted in the future to be catching up. In regards to time management I would like to specifically talk about the time that I plan to not be working. I think that is is paramount to have down time and enough time to sleep everyday, of course there are some days where having a ton of down time, or getting a full night’s sleep, isn’t possible but for a fair amount of the time it is. The main tactic I use for doing this is trying to bring as little work home as possible. Simple homework assignments and such I try to get done at school, so I don’t have to worry about getting it done at home.
Accountability
I have not missed one meeting this year, save for ones that I rescheduled ahead of time. I respond to most emails promptly, and with the necessary information. An indicator for my accountability is that people ask me to do things, like make short films, or help with events.
My biggest failure here was my lack of Blogging this semester. For whatever reason it hasn’t been working for me. From having a busy schedule to a change in the expectations of blogging, I made a bunch of excuses and just ended up not doing much blogging. I’ve very disappointed in myself on this front. Because I understand the virtues of blogging, even if I’m not feeling like it’s helping me right now.
Demonstration
My documentation skills have improved greatly over the course of this year, I take videos and photos of my work regularly, as well as making recordings of conversations and meetings. I can talk at length about all the things that I am studying. I have documentation of performances, mostly in the form of video, or as brief reflection on my blog. I also have final products from the more physical arts that I engage with.
Self Advocacy
I ask for help. Lots.