Reflective Essay

In ninth grade English I have overall learned a lot during the year. I have gained a better understanding on how I have learned what I have, what type of learner I am, and how I can continue to use that throughout my life. During the year, I realized that I learn the best when we worked in groups. A lesson that happens to stick out to me is the time we had the opportunity to go into the library and learn about doing research online. I think what helped me learn this was the fact everyone was participating, and she showed us as a group, step-by-step the things we needed to do. Being able to experience all types of different learning techniques throughout the year has helped me realize that I am a kinesthetic learner. I work better when I physically do the work myself. Not only that, but I also learn well in group. Being able to see other people’s opinions and comparing what I’ve learned to what they’ve learned has truly benefitted me. I have found that when I work with other people I can use their strengths to strengthen my weaknesses, and I can do the same for them. There are countless ways I can apply this to my life. I know now that it may be better for me if I study with another pier, rather than by myself. Also, this can help me as I begin to look into future careers; choosing a career that is a little bit more social may be a better choice for me. Not only this, but all of the content I have learned so far will help me through life. I know that I will be writing papers for the rest of my education, and this year has helped me improve my writing skills. All in all ninth grade English has been a real big eye-opener for me. I was able to identify in what ways I am able to learn best, what kind of learner I am, and how I will be able to use this in my every-day life.