Communication:
I believe communication is very important especially in learning. I’ve used lots of forms of communication while learning whether that be virtual or not. I don’t believe I have a most preferred method of communication but some methods that I’m comfortable with are projects, paragraphs, texting, and drawing. I think throughout my school years I’ve become more accustomed with public speaking. A big reason for that is my experience in the Air Cadet program because it has helped me grow my confidence and public speaking skills. I think as I progress in my life I should find and refine ways to communicate digitally, as well as speak publicly.

Critical and Reflective Thinking
Given a scenario where I would have to decide why a news report is true would be a good way to use my critical thinking skills. In doing so I would only use methods that I find reasonable or ones I’ve learned. I think firstly I would try to see if what they are saying sounds reasonable. I would get the same report from many sources or research the news outlet’s source. I would also do my own research on the topic. I would see if the news source is credible. Throughout my school years, I’ve had to use critical thinking skills in research, group discussions, etc. I think my critical thinking skills are good, but I could still improve. I think creative thinking is where I could improve more.

Personal Awareness and Responsibility
What do you do to help yourself when you are feeling a bit discouraged about your work? Well, when I get discouraged which is not to a very high degree and I’ve never been as discouraged as many people have gotten before; I usually just accept the fact I’m in a rut and think “Well, it is what it is”. I know whatever I’m in is not the end of the world basically and I reflect on why I’m not doing well and find a way to do better. Whenever I am feeling down the best thing I can do is pray to God because he gives me an answer and peace.
What contribution(s) have you made to your school/community/team that you feel good about? How did you get started doing that? I don’t think I’ve made a big contribution to anything much. Right now I’m in cadets, band and in Tech Leadership, I think that’s where my contributions are most noticeable. I enjoy partaking in those programs, sometimes I have troubles there but I know I can get out of them.