Well, after the interesting little test that the class and I took, I turned out to be a D. So here I am with Dominance my main trait trying to figure out what it means. I realized that I am a person who always takes the initiative to get tasks done. I always have a say in something that I do, and I usually take full responsibility to get it done. I have no fear of speaking in groups, and am a pretty good public speaker. I hate sitting back and having others take care of the job for me. I NEED to make sure I consent with everything I am a part of, especially if a grade depends on it. As a result, I am a person who tends to be the leader in the group quiet often.
So, I believe the test got it quiet right because I would say I am a D the most out, of all the other traits. I think this trait will be extremely helpful for me in my future. Since I am planning to become a lawyer, these leadership skills will definitely serve me well.
However, I don't know if these tests are the best way to measure a person's character. It did prove right to me, but I am not sure if it will do the same each and every time. Not sure what it it, but the tests keep me a bit skeptical!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Management Poem
Management, oh management how very great you are
For my other classes, you have set the bar.
All that I have learned, I will not forget
Being in this class, I do not regret.
Every class activity was extremely fun
Now I am sad, that this class is done.
We've learned to be a leader, and how to work in teams
This will give us knowledge to fulfill our dreams.
It was interesting to study the management process
And how it could affect and lead to our success.
Through a new perspective, now management I view
Thanks Professor Kurpis, I will remember you!!!
For my other classes, you have set the bar.
All that I have learned, I will not forget
Being in this class, I do not regret.
Every class activity was extremely fun
Now I am sad, that this class is done.
We've learned to be a leader, and how to work in teams
This will give us knowledge to fulfill our dreams.
It was interesting to study the management process
And how it could affect and lead to our success.
Through a new perspective, now management I view
Thanks Professor Kurpis, I will remember you!!!
Blog, Blog, Blog
I think Professor Kurpis did some of the most unique things for us during the semester. One being the requirement to write in a blog. The blog was definitely a very interesting component of the class and our grade. Though I did not mind writing my own entries at all, having to respond to other people's blogs was a bit annoying for me. It wasn't because I didn't care about what others wrote, it was just hectic to find the one's I had a good opinion on. Then, I had to print them all out and if I didn't I was in trouble because I had no idea who I wrote to lol. On the other hand, some of the stuff I read about others what very interesting I must say. I did get to know some things about other classmates which was the professors intent. However, it didn't make me socialize with any of those people in class. Who I socialized with was those who sat near me, and those with whom I did group activities with.
The blogging assignments were very useful for making me think about the activities long after we were done with them. By writing the entries, I realized that they were not just for fun, but they were assigned to give us new insight or knowledge of a particular topic. That, the blogs helped me break down and understand. In regards to the reading amount outside of the class, with all other's entries as well as the professors, I definitely thought that there was enough reading.
What I really loved was the fact that if done timely and properly, this was an easy way to get 20% of your grade to be an A. It does take up a lot more time for 20% then an hour test that would probably be worth even more does, but it can be a guaranteed high score. Unlike an exam for which you need to study for and face the chance of scoring low, the blogs didn't require too much difficulty and outside research. To me, this was a great opportunity to get a higher overall class grade.
In all honesty, I enjoyed writing for the blogs but knowing myself I highly doubt that I will come back and write after the class is over. I am so overwhelmed with everything I am going through now with summer classes, LSAT's and applying to law schools that I barely have time for myself. So unfortunately, I do not believe i will keep posting.
Lastly, though this whole blog thing was very time consuming, I really don't believe the professor should change much. It's a good learning experiment, helps people's writing, and although it didn't work for me, it might be a good tool for others to make friends with their classmates. Overall, I am very glad I experienced this type of learning style and thought it was very interesting!!
The blogging assignments were very useful for making me think about the activities long after we were done with them. By writing the entries, I realized that they were not just for fun, but they were assigned to give us new insight or knowledge of a particular topic. That, the blogs helped me break down and understand. In regards to the reading amount outside of the class, with all other's entries as well as the professors, I definitely thought that there was enough reading.
What I really loved was the fact that if done timely and properly, this was an easy way to get 20% of your grade to be an A. It does take up a lot more time for 20% then an hour test that would probably be worth even more does, but it can be a guaranteed high score. Unlike an exam for which you need to study for and face the chance of scoring low, the blogs didn't require too much difficulty and outside research. To me, this was a great opportunity to get a higher overall class grade.
In all honesty, I enjoyed writing for the blogs but knowing myself I highly doubt that I will come back and write after the class is over. I am so overwhelmed with everything I am going through now with summer classes, LSAT's and applying to law schools that I barely have time for myself. So unfortunately, I do not believe i will keep posting.
Lastly, though this whole blog thing was very time consuming, I really don't believe the professor should change much. It's a good learning experiment, helps people's writing, and although it didn't work for me, it might be a good tool for others to make friends with their classmates. Overall, I am very glad I experienced this type of learning style and thought it was very interesting!!
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