Hard time waking up the past few days. I think I'm used to the place now, so I'm not as anxious to get up and get started. Today is a short day officially:
9 - 11:30 / Non-cognitive assessments
But then:
2 - 4 / Meeting with advisor
4 - 5 / Small group meeting
I completed the Canfield Learning Styles Inventory last night. Apparently, I'm a conceptual learner. It states: "prefers to work with highly organized language-oriented materials; has no preference for either social or independent approaches; instruction involving lectures and reading will create the closest match."
I suppose that sounds about right, but it's pretty vague. Off to breakfast and class... busy afternoon.
I read an article today about Reed College’s orientation/first-year program. All freshmen are required to read Homer’s Odyssey for their humanities class. The interesting twist is Reed also invites the parents of new students to read the book as well for the pre-college orientation program. The book is introduced to both parents and students during convocation. Then, the following day the parents have an opportunity to gather in small groups with a professor to discuss the reading. I realize this program is beyond the scope of Edison, but I like that the parents are also included in the orientation and the first-year curriculum. Plus, the college’s book choice reminds me of a dissertation that I once heard about which draws a parallel between the hero’s journey and the college experience.
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