My intellectual history... That's a pretty broad topic! I guess the first interesting thing is that I started formal school when I was 4. I used to live in Ireland, and students over there start full, 6-hour a day, school when their 4 years old. So I learned to read really really early. After 2 years in Ireland, we moved back to the States and I started first grade.
Nothing of note happened during my entire elementary education.
Wow, that's a sad statement... Oh well.
When I got to junior high and High school, I started finding more what I like. I fell into technical theatre and have loved it ever since. I learned all sorts of things about technical theatre, both in class and in practical applications. One of my most influential teachers was actually my high school tech teacher. He is an amazing teacher and has done tech for many, many years. He helped me to understand how to work effectively with other people, both as a supervisor and a subordinate, as well as how to manage time on a very messed up schedule.
I need a plan to carry out one of the Richard Light goals. I picked the 5th one one the list, "A very important thing for a student to learn is time management."
Let me just say that I have horrible time management. Last night I stayed up til 5:30 in the morning working on something that really doesn't matter. When I get home from school, I know I need to do homework, but I just ignore it in favor of other, more exciting things. I need to learn to take time and specifically set it aside for homework.
Wish me luck!
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Nice post. So, you started school at age four huh? That's pretty cool. I like technology too, although I don't know what 'technical theatre' is, if it involves technology it has to be pretty fun. Time management is something that I think everyone can work on and I commend you for setting a goal to do so. Good luck on managing your time better.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble sometimes with procrastinating things too. I always feel so much better though when I just get my work done before I play. I think it's a good idea to set aside specific time for homework, and I hope it works out well for you!
ReplyDeleteI thought your post reflected a lot of the same problems many of us have with setting aside time for homework and amidst all the distractions that we have it is a difficult thing to do. I have found that if I have set aside time to study, not at the apartment, but in a quiet place, like the library, I have a lot easier time getting things done. Elimnate the distractions (roomates, tv and video games) a little bit and you will be able to get a lot done. Good luck
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