"Logic
is the beginning of wisdom; not the end." --Spock Star Trek VI Final Frontier
I
have a better understanding of the portfolio process and the fact that the
portfolio becomes part of the life-long learning quest. We learn from every
facet of life, but we do not know what we have learned until we process the
information and put it into words. I
do not know if a portfolio can ever be finished. As thoughts occur the portfolio
is tweaked and added to. For the moment, this is my portfolio. I
continue to explore who I am and what my learning, personality and teaching
styles are.
There are many tools available although I had completed the Strenghsfinders
as part of the Fairmont learning process I recently purchased the new book
Strengthsfinder 2.0. I completed the online self
assessment and was not surprised to see Learner at the top of my five strengths. The others are Intellection,
Strategic, Input and Achiever and the excerpt from http://sf2.strengthsfinder.com/reports/short/pdf.aspx
is below.
LEARNER
People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great
desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of
learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
You love to gather all kinds of information. This explains why you take
time to grasp ideas that appear in print. Driven by your talents, you
traditionally bring an upbeat perspective to instruction, training, or tutoring.
You probably regard education as one of the essential elements of a well-lived
life.
INTELLECTION People who
are especially talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their
intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual
discussions.
You weigh the consequences of what you do, fail to do, and say. Your
precision becomes apparent when you concentrate on small, factual details. You
are also known for adhering to prescribed policies, procedures, standards, or
specifications.
STRATEGIC People who are
especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed.
Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and
issues.
You make sense out of seemingly unrelated information. Instinctively, you
might easily detect unusual configurations or spot new trends in data or factual
information. You listen. You quiz people. You read. The more you reflect on what
you know, the more problems begin to reveal themselves, and eventually solutions
start taking shape in your mind.
INPUT People who are
especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they
like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
By nature, you may approach your studies or work with dignity and in a
businesslike manner. You read written materials because you want to, not because
you have to. In the process, you naturally accumulate lots of facts, data,
information, background, or insights about various subjects or favorite topics.
ACHIEVER People who are
especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work
hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
By nature, you can mentally zero in on tasks for hours at a time when you have a
goal to reach. Instinctively, you often catch yourself working hard to ease the
anxieties of others.
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