Be Yourself

In recent years there has been a considerable focus in education on Learning Styles. The idea that learners have different ways of learning and that education should cater for a range of styles is increasingly important in schools and colleges.

As well as informing educators on what they ought to do, this can be an important concept for the student to consider.

If you can get to know and become comfortable with the type of learner you are, you can set about working to your strengths, mitigating your weaknesses and succeeding in your studies.

Are you the type who always asks lots of questions?

Are you the type who takes reams of notes?

Are you the type who talks at length in tutorials?

Are you the type who sits back and takes it all in?

If you are none-of-the-above, do you recognise these types?  Is one better than another?  Of course not.  What matters is the knowledge you acquire, the skills you develop and your performance in assessments such as business assignments.

Don't try to copy the person you think is doing better than you.  Don't try to do your assignments like somebody else.  Do your own assignments using your knowledge and your unique thoughts and ideas.

Often I think that poor performance in business assignments is caused by lack of confidence in your own abilities.  Similarly plagiarism, copying and paying for assignments to be written come from the same place.

Learn in your own way.  Write your own work.  Be yourself.