Commentary on Un/Learnings
Through working on this OP I have learned a lot. I have learned from talking to my advisor that I am not a atypical of a first year Gaia Student and that I seem to really have everything together and it's working for me. It was really refreshing to hear this and inspired me to work through my LIPD OP. I didn't feel like I came across any major challenges during this OP other than what multimedia to post. I have been collecting project ideas over the past few years of my life and I am excited to finally put my attention towards each individual project over the next couple of months.
What was the un/learning experience like?
I feel like I learned more about my passions and when I have the attention for things that I can really focus my mind to work. I have been unlearning how to procrastinate by making myself busy and having to achieve certain deadlines made by myself.
Would you describe it as joyful or stressful?
I think the process was joyful because I got to explore in more detail some of my current interests.
What went well?
I think coming up with the content went really well as I felt like I had a lot of ideas that could be expressed.
What was difficult?
The most difficult thing I came across was finding the media to insert for the OP. It seems to be a little bit more challenging when you aren't solely focusing on one topic.
How might you become a more effective un/learner in the future?
Create more journal extracts to document aspects of learning/unlearning.
What boundaries of your own are you thinking to push next?
I am going to push my edge by staying at my current house for 3 more months. I like to have a home base but I also don't like being committed to something indefinitely. It has been a hard decision but I think logistically it is the smartest decision for my career, schooling, and relationships.
Journal entry
I'm feeling very grateful that another associate, Maggie, has reached out asking for a think and listen. I have been needing one myself! I feel like I have been wrapped up in holidays the past few weeks, that this output and work, has kind of snuck up on me very fast. At the same time I feel pretty confident about my op and what I would like to say it just needs to be digested a little bit more and I feel like the think and listen will help greatly with that process.
Journal entry 2
I feel so grateful to have such a database that allows for reflection, support, community, and communication.
Un/learning logistics
A skill I would like to learn - How to create community in the classroom
How- self-forage
Where - the internet and books
When - during February 2014 for I hour, 3 days a week.
A goal I'd like to achieve - increase my grammar knowledge.
How- Read through my pocket style manual by Diana Hacker
Who- Myself
When- During January 2014, every saturday from 11am-12pm.
Where- At my house or the library