Chapter 8 Thought Patterns

Himanshu Darji
Professor Westry
EDUC-M02
10/24/12

Chapter 8 Thought Patterns

Before reading chapter 8 I found that when ever I would try to explain something to someone, the more I made what I was trying to say confusing. Not only did I make what I was trying to say confusing I would also confuse myself in the outcome. After reading chapter 8 I saw that there are more ways to explain something then by just speaking. For example you can use illustration to explain something more clearly. The person would have a better and vivid picture rather then a mental picture of the general idea. I can use this example pretty much almost anywhere. I can use chapter 8 and incorporate it to my work when explaining to students I teach of how to get a clear image of what their reading or doing word problems. I think chapter 8 was a very helpful chapter when it came to understanding how to get your ideas across to other people and to get them to see your point of view on what you believe in. 

Reflection Health Today

Himanshu Darji
Professor Westry
EDUC 108-M02
10/03/12

Health Today Reflection

Before reading this article I knew that a lot of people were becoming dependent on technology, but I never knew or took into consideration of the downside of using it. For example I didn't know that people were becoming less social in person or generally connect in the real world because of technology. They depend on wireless connection or being plugged into the internet. I know that I depend a lot on technology for stuff but I  actually like communicating with people in person rather then isolate myself in one area or room and sit at one spot communicating. I do take breaks as well and try to use laptop more so I can be comfortable then get back pain or neck cramps sitting on a desktop chair.

Chapter 5 Reflection

Himanshu Darji
Professor Westry
EDUC 108-M02
09/26/12

Chapter 5 Reflection

Before reading chapter 5 I knew and heard about SQ3R, previewing and making connections with the topic you are going to read about because of where I work. We teach kids the same techniques such as previewing before starting anything so they get a sense of what they are going to be working on for the day. I like the fact that I can take what I learn from the chapter and include it in my work place and present it in a new way. I never really used the SQ3R since sixth grade where I first learned about it and completely forgot about it after that year. After reading the chapter I saw that it went more in depth with the topic then what I was previously taught about it and what it can be used for and how helpful it is in many ways.   

Chapter 2 Reflection

Himanshu Darji
Professor Westry
EDUC 108-M02
09/19/12

                                                         Chapter 2 Reflection

Before reading chapter two I thought I knew a lot about text books. After reading this chapter I realized that I didn't know as much as I thought I did. This chapter was very helpful to me when it came to writing study notes and highlighting. I would find myself highlighting half the page and writing so much unnecessary stuff that I didn't need. It was just a waste of time. After reading this chapter I learned how to find important information and where to look for these facts that would be helpful to me without doing so much extra work.

Chapter 3 Reflection

Himanshu Darji
Professor Westry
09/19/12
Education 108-M02

                                                   Chapter 3 Reflection

Before reading this chapter I knew a lot of these techniques thanks to my SAT prep classes. Even though I learned these its been a very long time so its good to refresh your memory by reading about it again. What I did learn from this chapter was that I been using a lot of these my whole life but I never knew there were specific name for what I was actually doing. For example I been using logical and reasoning skills my whole life but didn't know that it was called inference clues.