Thursday, December 9, 2010

Reflection Week 5

Dear Mom and Grandpa,
I want to start off by saying thank you from the bottom of my heart. You guys have been there for me and helped me when I needed it. I cannot believe how time goes by, it felt like I was in middle school not that long ago.  Well I am pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor I can remember when I told you both that I wanted to become one. You both told me to stay focused and do not let anybody or anything stop me. I thought that I was going to be at college for no more than ten years, boy was I wrong. I am in my second year of college still taking all the general ed and major classes that I need to transfer. I have decided to major in Biology and have a minor in Ministry. I also decided that I want to transfer to UC San Diego with a AA degree. Talking to counselors has helped me know what classes that I need to take. Most of the time that I will be spending at Fullerton College is focusing on Math and Science classes such as Physics, Calculus, Statistics and many more. When I get to UC San Diego I will be focusing more on getting in to Med School. For many years I debated what kind of doctor that I would like to be I went from wanting to become a Surgeon, to a Pediatrician. How did that happen? Well I took a Child Development class my senior year of high school and I was interested a Pediatrician does on a typical day. I had a chance of doing more research on becoming a Pediatrician and I loved it. Well I know you both are happy to hear that I am still in school with all the things going on, but I thank God that I have you guys there for me.
                                                                                                   -Love Sophia
                           

Monday, December 6, 2010

Vocabulary Wk 5

Word 1: Exasperation
Source: Newsweek Magazine

Context Clues: Logic-Beijing's exasperation is growing. I would guess that exasperation means to provoke.

Definition: an act or instance of exasperating; provocation.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exasperation

Original Sentence: Now, as Pyongyang continues to bite the hand that feeds it, Beijing's exasperation is growing.


Word 2: Belligerent
Source: Newsweek Magazine

Context Clues: Logic- North Korea's recent belligerent moves-torpedoing a South Korean warship. I would guess that belligerent means war like moves.

Definition: pertaining to war or to those engaged in war; warlike; given to waging war.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/belligerent

Original Sentence: And that was all prior to North Korea's recent belligerent moves-torpedoing a South Korean warship, shelling a border island-which humiliated Chinese efforts to negotiate a solution to the nuke crisis.

Word 3: Unsavory
Source: Newsweek Magazine

Context Clues: Logic- while Kim Jong Il's mercurial regime is unsavory, Chinese efforts to ratchet up the pressure-such as curtailing precious energy supplies. I would guess that unsavory means unfixed.

Definition: socially or morally objectionable or offensive; unappealing or disagreeable, as a pursuit

Link:http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/unsavory

Original Sentence: North Korea is still a strategic buffer state for China. And while Kim Jong Il's mercurial regime is unsavory, Chinese efforts to ratchet up the pressure-such as curtailing precious energy supplies, which Beijing has tried in the past-could simply facilitate the collapse that China is desperately trying to avoid.

Weekly Calendar 5




Things to do
-Study for finals
-Work on paper 4
-Help Andrea with her homework

Vocabulary Wk 4

Word 1: Vigorous
Sentence Source: Time Magazine

Context Clue: Logic- The government wants children and teens to chart 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. I would guess that vigorous means to be strong.

Defintion: full of or characterized by vigor,strong; active;

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vigorous

Original Sentence: The government wants children and teens to chart 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, but less than half of children and just 10% of teens meet these guidelines.

Word 2: Unpalatable
Source: Time Magazine

Context Clue: Logic-The data makes even more unpalatable the daily carpool grind. I would guess that umpalatable means unacceptable.

Definition: Not palatable; unpleasant to the taste.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Unpalatable

Original Sentence:
The data makes even more unpalatable the daily carpool grind, carting various kids to various athletic activities.


Word 3: Admonition
Source: Time Magazine

Context Clue: Logic- that child would have been welcomed home after school then quickly dispatched right back outside to run around, with the admonition: Don't come home until dinner. I would guess that admonition means a caution given by someone.

Definition: counsel, advice, or caution; a warning or reproof given by an eccleslastical authority.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/admonition

Original Sentence: A generation ago, that child would have been welcomed home after school then quickly dispatched right back outside to run around, with the admonition: Don't come home until dinner.

Reflection Wk 4

There are many roles in my education as an adult learner. I have a lot of responsibility as a learner such as making sure that I am being taught the right material, and learning material that meets my needs. I go to school so that I can learn about the basic skills in life such as Reading, English and Math. Making sure that a teacher not only teaches the right material but, explain it and make sure that students understand. Having the class participate in discusssions can help people to feel comfortable in a classroom. I have experienced that first hand when one of my teachers asked the class to discuss what they thought in groups. Then we went over the material in class. Teachers should ask for feedback on their teaching because it can help them improve in areas they lack in. When a teacher has rules or guidelines for the class it is my responsibility to make sure that it is current. I am supposed to check for any materials, such as books that I will need for the current class.  In class self assessments are useful because it helps me to know what areas are my strengths and what needs to be improved. As an adult learner it is my responsibility to make sure that I am learning effictively. How can I know if my learning is effective? Having a understanding of the material taught. If I have any questions I am able to ask a teacher and not feel any type of penality of it.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Vocab Wk 1

Word 1: Propensity

Sentence Source: Times Magazine

Context Clues: Logic- Where visitors can share stories and connect with other adults who have the same propensity for fincky eating.  I would guess that propensity means desire.

Definition: A natural inclination or tendency

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Propensity

Original Sentence: Until then, those who are experiencing symptoms of SED can consult their doctors and find support on sites such as PickyEatingAdults.com (run by Krause), where visitors can share stories and connect with other adults who have the same propensity for finicky eating — and French fries.


Word 2: Provincial

Sentence Source: Times Magazine

Context Clue: Logic- It's a sunny provincial town of shady bungalows. I would guess that the word is used to describe a place where somebody lives.

Definition: Belonging or peculiar to some particular province

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Provincial

Original Sentence: It's a sunny provincial town of shady bungalows and bright purple bougainvillea set around a central square.

Word 3: Tyrants

Sentence Source: Times Magazine

Context Clue: Logic- The prospect that diamonds might cement one of the world's most notorious tyrants in his fourth decade in power. I would guess that the word means a person with high authortiy.

Definition: Any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tyrants

Original Sentence: The prospect that diamonds might cement one of the world's most notorious tyrants in his fourth decade in power only underlines the weaknesses of the diamond trade's regulatory body, the Kimberley Process.