It's good to know I'll be able to refer back to this after the class is over.

"Everything is connected". Makes it slightly easier too because you don't need to develop completely different habits/skills for the different processes

The process of determining if the source is valid, and general overview of what the source is and why you're using it

This is a good way to keep everything organized and make it easier to go back to instead of having to dig through all your sources again to find a specific piece of information

I've never thought of using sticky notes before, that is so much easier than having to erase things or have arrows going everywhere as you change your mind and move things around

Bias/prejudice/discrimination that results from structural and and societal norms that is built into rules and procedures

If I'm having trouble finding relevant sources or if I need more this is what I'll do. Or I'll look through keywords in the article to find something new to search I hadn't thought of

good to know you can specify your searches, and make it easier to find relevant sources

It's probably a good idea to still do your own checking. Trust but verify

Got me through many years of school

Some consequences of misinformation are potentially causing harm, causing a herd mentality, and drowning out sources of accurate information. There is the potential for harm, as we saw during Covid with the rise of anti-vaxxers, when people don't properly understand the affects that their decisions or actions will have on themselves or others. A herd mentality can also arise, as misinformation is spread widely it becomes the thought of "everyone believes it, so how could it be wrong". And as this misinformation is spread it drowns out good sources and makes it even more difficult to determine what is to be believed.

The why is the most important part of this, understanding if you believe it because of the facts and evidence, or if it's because it's supporting a personal view regardless of the facts

That's kind of horrible that not everyone would have access to the same answers or sources

I didn't know you could do this, I'll definitely have to keep that in mind for the future

I've found that this also helps gets to the base of what the question is, and break it down to the most simplistic parts

A more pressing issue with everyday, especially with the prevalence of AI, making it so it's difficult to believe what we see with our own eyes

transforming into a more democratic way of doing things

A reason outside of just your own personal

a single answer question is the death of all conversation

Women's rights would be an intrinsic motivator for me, as it impacts how I live and go about my day every single day. I have a new example everyday of why this issue matters, and I would like nothing more than for that to change

These issues are important to me because they affect me and my family and our everyday life. And there are many social issues, that while they may not immediately or directly impact me, are still very important to me because they affect the people I care about and how they live their lives.

Many; women's rights, immigration laws, mental health issues, etc

We see this tactic even today, how are the people going to know to be outraged if they don't know any different and don't have the resources to know that it could be better. It's similar to Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" where the prisoners don't know their reality is just shadows of what it could be until someone breaks free and goes through the struggle of bringing everyone else with them into the light.

It's hard to learn if the student has no desire to know

We won't always have someone to ask questions for us

I've always benefited from this, by hearing/seeing the content in different ways it can help you to fill in any gaps and get a better understanding than if you just had one way

Consuming the content in multiple different ways

I've often had to do this in English classes when the texts are dense, or if the language used is not standard

I have a shorthand very similar to this when I am writing notes or anything I want condensed as much as possible

And boy do I talk to them, I think most of my annotations so far have been random comments

I wonder if in this case he means our subconscious noticing and remembering patterns and experiences and applying that to the way we live our life and conduct ourselves.

Applies what they're reading to past experiences

To me, reading is an enjoyable past-time and hobby that I do for fun and to relax. My reading process is pretty basic, if the text is more complicated or dense I may go through it a few times or break it down as needed to fully understand it, but otherwise I just read through and mentally take note of any interesting passages or ideas I come across.

I have noticed that the way I write often reflects the style of what I've been reading most. And if I'm not sure how to structure a sentence I'll use something I've read that's similar to model my writing off of

This is always something to keep in mind, especially if what you're reading is meant to be persuasive in any way

Like being able to predict the plot/end of a movie or show

Big fan of both skimming and scanning, especially when going back through a text to find something

Definition: involving or enabling discovery or problem-solving through methods such as experimentation, evaluation, and trial and error.

This may be what I'm most looking forward to working on for myself.

An essential part of growth mindset

My learning goals are to manage my time better and to become a better writer. Some strategies for time management are to create a schedule, set reminders, and set timers. Some strategies to become a better writer will be to double check my grammar, have my writing peer reviewed, and ask my professor for help

That's usually why I'll do tutoring, I've already paid for it and why not. It doesn't hurt

Summary: do your due diligence before asking the professor a question or for something

Professors are also human, and everyone wants to think and know that their effort and passions are valued

This is important to remember, since having a good professor that you can go to for help or for questions can make or break your college experience.

Individual experiences change how we perceive different ideas, topics, and the beliefs that we have. Those experiences will change how you view the world, and give you a unique perspective that will always be different from someone else.

There are changes and additions to the dictionary every year as slang and dialects evolve

Summary: in order to grow and become better readers/writers we must be willing to be uncomfortable and get out of our comfort zone.

I learn best by seeing the information, whether written or in a visual aide, as it's easier for me to remember visuals than if someone were to just tell me the information. I would say I was typically in the Comfort Zone during school, and then every once in a while when I go too comfortable was not fully engaged I would skip over to the Panic Zone when I realized I had missed something or if the teacher went over a difficult topic too quickly.

This where I often ended up in other classes, I would get bored or uninterested and typically check out and not be engaged

Definition: a representation of a plan or or theory in the form of a model or outline

Not only does everyone has different learning styles, but everyone has different strengths and is intelligent in different areas.

While I agree standardized testing should not be used, I do believe tests can be beneficial to see how a class is doing in understanding/comprehending the material so the teacher knows what needs to be explained more or if there's a disconnect. I don't think that test should be traditionally graded however, aside from maybe participation.

Definition: the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical construct

Rephrase: focus on the kids and what's important to them specifically and use that as your starting point

Education, especially for the working and lower class, will always be political. Which is why, historically, education and knowledge has been kept only for the elite or certain members of society.

Seems fitting, since "freire" is a Portuguese surname historically denoting a friar, which were typically people who (besides devoting themselves to religion) would devote themselves to serving the public and the poor by preaching and teaching the undereducated. I'd say he really lived up to his name.

This makes sense, teachers don't teach for their own benefit and there's no point in doing their job if the students aren't there or aren't going to take in the information. Since the students are the core of learning, it makes sense that they should be involved as much as possible

It would certainly be odd if they didn't

I chose the third option because, although the majority of my teachers were engaging and would try to let students interact, it was still heavily teacher-led, and the students were often difficult to engage fully. This extended to me as well, unfortunately, as there were some topics or subjects I liked more than others, and my effort at the time would reflect that.

I much prefer this method of learning as opposed to just listening to a lecture everytime.

The best and most effective kind of motivation is always internal