Career Goals And Learning Plan Paper
Career Goals and Learning Plan
Phoenix University
Communication Skills for Graduates
Presented by:
Patricia Carpenter
Submitted to:
Dr. Greg Parks
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of the student’s various ways of identifying and explaining different ways of using and retaining information that will compliment the participating student’s learning style. The paper will also discuss the different ways the student has found and/or developed that will enhance her abilities to retain the course information needed to complete the assignments provided by the instructor. There …show more content…
I intend to utilize the knowledge in which I will gain from the University of Phoenix as a graduate student in the field of Marriage and Family Counseling to become a more productive social service provider. Upon obtaining this additional degree I plan to further my career in social services by becoming a counselor in a department that specializes in family services from a holistic point of view.
Developing Learning Time
As a nontraditional student returning back to school I have discovered that I do not have as much time to study and complete assignments as I once did before many years ago when I first started on the educational journey of college. I have since learned that I have to plan everything I do in order to fit everything that needs to be completed by a certain time into my busy work schedule. There are several forms of time management plans that I am in the process of trying that I feel has helped me and will continue to be of an asset to me as I strive to reach my goal of obtaining a Masters degree.
Prioritizing- attempt to place those things that can wait on the “back burner” in order to allow room for those things that are much more important.
Elimination-remove those things and/ or persons that are too timely and not very essential to your life or your …show more content…
I know who I am and what I want out of life. The Learning Theory has shown me many different ways that will allow and/or instruct me as to how to become a better student with the use of the following influences:
· Evaluating my thinking
· Becoming more aware of my feelings toward others
· Being more aware of how I express my feelings to others
· Understanding who I am in relation to others
· Learning how to reason on a much higher level
· Being able to become a better thinker on a higher level
(Fitsimmons, 2008).
Time Management Strategies
Being a nontraditional student has given me a greater respect for time. I have discovered a number of ways that are and/or have been very beneficial to me in managing my time more wisely.
Plan Ahead
Planning ahead allows you that much needed time to make changes or just plain relax and enjoy the moment. I have found this technique to be very helpful in my busy life. Planning ahead gives you the comfort of knowing what needs to be done next and when. I have learned that this technique keeps me on track of things (Fitsimmons,
Phoenix University
Communication Skills for Graduates
Presented by:
Patricia Carpenter
Submitted to:
Dr. Greg Parks
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of the student’s various ways of identifying and explaining different ways of using and retaining information that will compliment the participating student’s learning style. The paper will also discuss the different ways the student has found and/or developed that will enhance her abilities to retain the course information needed to complete the assignments provided by the instructor. There …show more content…
I intend to utilize the knowledge in which I will gain from the University of Phoenix as a graduate student in the field of Marriage and Family Counseling to become a more productive social service provider. Upon obtaining this additional degree I plan to further my career in social services by becoming a counselor in a department that specializes in family services from a holistic point of view.
Developing Learning Time
As a nontraditional student returning back to school I have discovered that I do not have as much time to study and complete assignments as I once did before many years ago when I first started on the educational journey of college. I have since learned that I have to plan everything I do in order to fit everything that needs to be completed by a certain time into my busy work schedule. There are several forms of time management plans that I am in the process of trying that I feel has helped me and will continue to be of an asset to me as I strive to reach my goal of obtaining a Masters degree.
Prioritizing- attempt to place those things that can wait on the “back burner” in order to allow room for those things that are much more important.
Elimination-remove those things and/ or persons that are too timely and not very essential to your life or your …show more content…
I know who I am and what I want out of life. The Learning Theory has shown me many different ways that will allow and/or instruct me as to how to become a better student with the use of the following influences:
· Evaluating my thinking
· Becoming more aware of my feelings toward others
· Being more aware of how I express my feelings to others
· Understanding who I am in relation to others
· Learning how to reason on a much higher level
· Being able to become a better thinker on a higher level
(Fitsimmons, 2008).
Time Management Strategies
Being a nontraditional student has given me a greater respect for time. I have discovered a number of ways that are and/or have been very beneficial to me in managing my time more wisely.
Plan Ahead
Planning ahead allows you that much needed time to make changes or just plain relax and enjoy the moment. I have found this technique to be very helpful in my busy life. Planning ahead gives you the comfort of knowing what needs to be done next and when. I have learned that this technique keeps me on track of things (Fitsimmons,