This week we got the results of our MBTI back. It's honestly not something I particularly look forward to doing since it's rather tedious to go through, but not gonna lie, the results packet we got back was really awesome! Sixteen pages of my personality type preferences and a bunch of further detail explaining it all. I can't get over just how accurate it is.
My personality type preference came out to be ISFJ which was the same as it was last year too. The clarity of my preferences were pretty similar to last year too. I'm just a slight introvert, moderate in both sensing and judging, and feeling is clear. But the overall clarity page isn't what I was interested in. Pages 5-8 were so neat to look at and read over because the broke the preferences down even further with explanations for them.
I: I had a three out of the five facets in the midzone and one pretty far out-of -preference. Reading the explanations for them though, they made a lot of sense and described me really well. My personality changes from situation to situation depending on what's needed or how comfortable I am with it. I would much rather be in a quieter setting with fewer people but I can handle larger, louder settings as well. And it's just how I am to be open and expressive with people; how else can they get to know me quickly?
S: I had a couple of midzone facets in the sensing result too. I like to find new ways of doing things and like to understand things before I move on, but I do stick to common sense and what's familiar. I like to know what's going to happen, or at least a general idea.
F: My preference for feeling was by far my strongest. I tend to think about how actions will affect others and I end up playing peacemaker a lot of the time to find common ground and avoid conflicts. I try to see the good in things and not focus on the bad because it can bring down my mood and be noticed by others too.
J: Finally we get to the last preference, judging. I had one midzone facet (casual) and a slight in-preference but the other three were all very in-preference. I like to have a schedule and plan things out. Routine is good and I tend to be most comfortable when I have one of some sort. But even though I like to have a plan and things scheduled out, I always like to have wiggle room for a change of plans, or going to a movie, or whatever it is. I like to know what needs to be done and a general plan of what I'm going to do, but I don't like the feeling of being tied down with it all either.
It's really amazing how this test can tell me so much about myself. Most of it I don't really think about, it's just how it is. But it can really open your eyes to how much difference there can be between people with preferences, even within our class. It's something to keep in mind as we lead our recitations and even go about our daily lives. Everyone has his/her way of doing things and learning, and even though it can sometimes be challenging to find a way to accommodate everyone, it's fun to find it and see the results. Be open to suggestions and keep in mind that one way isn't always the only way or the best way.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Fears with Transition
In class Tuesday we went over chapter 2 in the Peer Mentor Companion. It was all about helping students make the transition to college. Josh and Greg led the class and I thought they did an excellent job of it. One of my favorite activities was actually the opening go-around. I thought the question they had for us to answer was perfect. We were all supposed to say two of our greatest fears about college and then if they had changed or not from when we were freshmen. It put us all on the same level and was a good way to realize that we’re not alone in our fears. Many of us share the same fears and sometimes it may have been the case as to where it could have once been our fear but we overcame it. I think it’s a great question, especially for incoming freshman because then they know that they’re not alone and it’s alright to question things and not be certain about everything right away. Knowledge comes with experience and your fears change as you grow.
The Skittles activity Josh and Greg did was really good too. It was a really good discussion tool for the entire class with the different questions for each color. It was a great time of reflection for us and as past mentors in some of our cases. We could reflect and relate what we went through with our students and how we should react to that when the time comes again.
With Silas and Allie we did some role playing with potential questions/ statements that students may have. Some were more difficult than others to handle and answer. The time of reflection at the end of it was good though too. We all had a chance give our input and relate our past experiences with our students. It’s really neat all the different perspectives that come up from all of us. As the year goes by it will be a great tool to utilize.
The Skittles activity Josh and Greg did was really good too. It was a really good discussion tool for the entire class with the different questions for each color. It was a great time of reflection for us and as past mentors in some of our cases. We could reflect and relate what we went through with our students and how we should react to that when the time comes again.
With Silas and Allie we did some role playing with potential questions/ statements that students may have. Some were more difficult than others to handle and answer. The time of reflection at the end of it was good though too. We all had a chance give our input and relate our past experiences with our students. It’s really neat all the different perspectives that come up from all of us. As the year goes by it will be a great tool to utilize.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
A time for relearning (wk 1)
Going through chapter one of the Peer Mentor Companion was interesting. It’s all about what a peer mentor is which is slightly humoring since we went through it last year too. It’s amazing the things I learned without realizing it and looking back on it all, how much I still don’t know or forgot.
Activity 1.2, the Mentoring Confidence Inventory, was really good to go through I think as well. I looked back at the answers I had put last year, beginning and end of the semester and it’s amazing what’s changed. My confidence levels in nearly every category went up. Between what I learned in class and actually going through the peer mentor experience I feel like I’m fairly confident with my role of being a peer mentor and I hope that I can have that show not only to my students in the fall, but also to all of my classmates, especially if this is their first time in the role.
Going back through the chapter a few things stuck out to me. There are some tips for being a more effective formal peer mentor. I really found all of them to be useful throughout the last year. By asking for help and sharing ideas we were able to create lesson plans that our students really enjoyed and it never failed that if someone was drawing a blank for an activity, someone else would have an idea that we could modify and build on. Having that network is really useful and I really encourage everyone to make the most of it; it’s what we’re all here for. The two on building a relationship with the students but also giving them space I think are very important too. The entire semester class it based on the relationships you form not only with your students, but also with your co-leader and other peer mentors. The students will pick up on it and the more comfortable you are with each other, the more comfortable they will be with you. But at the same time we need to remember to give them their space, even though it can be really hard sometimes. During the video project it was hard not to set up work times and what-not for the class, but by encouraging them to do it on their own, their creativity was able to be maximized without our specific influence. It was really fun to watch them all grow through doing that together.
I’m so excited to get to know everyone and I’m really looking forward to the next couple of semesters with you all! Hope you’re ready for some fun times! :)
Activity 1.2, the Mentoring Confidence Inventory, was really good to go through I think as well. I looked back at the answers I had put last year, beginning and end of the semester and it’s amazing what’s changed. My confidence levels in nearly every category went up. Between what I learned in class and actually going through the peer mentor experience I feel like I’m fairly confident with my role of being a peer mentor and I hope that I can have that show not only to my students in the fall, but also to all of my classmates, especially if this is their first time in the role.
Going back through the chapter a few things stuck out to me. There are some tips for being a more effective formal peer mentor. I really found all of them to be useful throughout the last year. By asking for help and sharing ideas we were able to create lesson plans that our students really enjoyed and it never failed that if someone was drawing a blank for an activity, someone else would have an idea that we could modify and build on. Having that network is really useful and I really encourage everyone to make the most of it; it’s what we’re all here for. The two on building a relationship with the students but also giving them space I think are very important too. The entire semester class it based on the relationships you form not only with your students, but also with your co-leader and other peer mentors. The students will pick up on it and the more comfortable you are with each other, the more comfortable they will be with you. But at the same time we need to remember to give them their space, even though it can be really hard sometimes. During the video project it was hard not to set up work times and what-not for the class, but by encouraging them to do it on their own, their creativity was able to be maximized without our specific influence. It was really fun to watch them all grow through doing that together.
I’m so excited to get to know everyone and I’m really looking forward to the next couple of semesters with you all! Hope you’re ready for some fun times! :)
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