Assignment $1$ Activate Yourself

This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:

CLR $1$: Display practical use of information technology.

CLR $2$: Establish priorities with personal expectations of efficiency and develop strategies for achieving them

CLR $7$: Evaluate the process of metacognitive thinking and apply its advantages to a variety of academic and business situations.

Objective of this Assignment:

The objective of this assignment is for you to assess your motivation, focus on $3$ characteristics you want to develop and to assess your successful intelligence.

Pre$-$Assignment Instructions:

To prepare you for this assignment:

$1.$ Read module $1$ and module $2$ content and follow the embedded learning activities.

Assignment Tasks:

$1.$ Use this document to complete your assignment and submit it to Brightspace for grading. The submitted assignment must be in MS Word or RTF format. Do not use PDF or any other format.

$2.$ Answer the following in sentence form:

a$)$ Choose three characteristics you most want to develop throughout the term. Explain why you chose these.

$1.$ Time Management: I chose to develop time management because it is essential for balancing academic, professional, and personal responsibilities. Effective time management will help me to meet deadlines, reduce stress, and increase productivity.

$2.$ Self$-$Sufficiency: Developing self$-$sufficiency is crucial for becoming more independent in my learning process. It will enhance my ability to seek out and utilize resources effectively, ensuring academic success without over$-$reliance on others.

$3.$ Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence is important for managing stress, building better relationships, and maintaining a positive mindset. By improving this skill, I aim to handle academic and professional challenges more effectively.

b$)$ Then, pretend to be an instructor recommending you for a job. Write a short email about the ways in which you display strength in those three characteristics. $($Use $12$ point, single spaced font, preferably Times Roman$)$

Dear Dileeni,

I am writing to highly recommend $[$Your Name$]$ for the position of $[$Job Title$].$ During their time in my course, $[$Your Name$]$ has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in three key areas: time management, self$-$sufficiency, and emotional intelligence.

$[$Your Name$]$ consistently managed their time effectively, balancing multiple assignments and responsibilities with ease. They met all deadlines and delivered high$-$quality work, showcasing their ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

In terms of self$-$sufficiency, Ngun showed remarkable independence in their learning approach. They proactively sought out resources and utilized available tools to enhance their understanding of course material, demonstrating a strong ability to solve problems and find solutions independently.

Moreover, $[$Your Name$]$ exhibited high emotional intelligence. They maintained a positive attitude, managed stress well, and built strong relationships with their peers. Their ability to understand and manage their emotions positively impacted their academic performance and interactions within the class.

I am confident that $[$Your Name$]\text{'}$s skills in these areas will make them a valuable asset to your team.

Best regards,

Ngun

c$)$ In paragraph form outline a series of goals to set for yourself so that you deserve those compliments in the future.

$3.$ Consult the Marking Rubric for further guidance. Remember, you must demonstrate a solid effort to self$-$examine in this assignment complete with critical analysis and recommendations to achieve full marks. A few generalized statements will not be sufficient.

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Appendix $1$

Activate Yourself

Robert Sternberg found that people who reach their goals successfully have $20$ particular characteristics in common that motivate them to persist. Each of the $$I statements in the list below identifies one of the characteristics.

Build basic skills Use this self$-$assessment to see how well you think you can get motivated right now.

$1-$ Not at all like me

$2-$ Somewhat unlike me

$3-$ Not sure

$4-$ Somewhat like me

$5-$ Definitely like me

Add the number at the end of each statement that best represents your answer.

$1-$ I can motivate myself well. $\_\_\_$

$2-$ I can control my impulses. $\_\_\_$

$3-$ I know when to persevere and when to change gears. $\_\_\_$

$4-$ I make the most of what I do well. $\_\_\_$

$5-$ I can successfully translate my ideas into action. $\_\_\_$

$6-$ I can focus effectively on my goal. $\_\_\_$

$7-$ I complete tasks and have good follow $$through$.\_\_\_$

$8-$ I initiate action$$I move people and projects ahead. $\_\_\_$

$9-$ I have the courage to risk failure. $\_\_\_$

$10-$ I avoid procrastination. $\_\_\_$

$11-$ I accept responsibility when I make a mistake. $\_\_\_$

$12-$ I don$$t waste time feeling sorry for myself. $\_\_\_$

$13-$ I independently take responsibility for tasks. $\_\_\_$

$14-$ I work hard to overcome