Lekei’ Learning Future

The first thing that will cause me to continue to move forward in this profession and academically is to make sure that I am passionate about what I am doing. I have to do things that interest me --things that I believe in. Second, I have to know whatever I am doing will make a difference in my life intellectually or professionally. Third, I have to understand that some of the answers I may be seeking may not be easily discovered (more effort maybe required in different situations to obtain end results). And fourth, I have to be willing to learn and to think differently-- to see things from different perspectives. I can examine my learning by observing the way my thinking about different subject(s) evolves and observing the way I apply the new information to my personal or professional practices. Of courses I am not saying that everything I learn about will cause me to change the way I think and do things, but by being open to new information will allow me to actually learn something new or either reinforce my beliefs and actions towards what I am already doing. As a student and a professional it is crucial to my development that I remain aware of changes occurring in this field, this includes being aware of latest methods of treatment (one may be better suited for a client), being aware of new laws, being aware of opportunities to add my academic studies, being aware of the needs of the public concerning this field, also that as I mature I deepen my understanding of what being a SLP is all about. Communication is what SLP specialize in, it is only fitting that we have the ability as students and therapist to network with others that are in this field and those that interact with us in this field in whatever capacity (patients, lawmakers and other professionals).

I have learned that the way I learn best is studying and analyzing the material for myself (this includes putting the concept into my own words). Many times I find myself looking outside of a testbook using other information sources like the Internet and talking to someone that is successful at want I am tying to learn. Teaching someone that may not have as good of an understanding than myself, helps me apply what I know, and retain it better. I also like to review with others --and last, I work at my own pace… if I don’t understand something as quickly as someone else-- it’s o.k. with me as long as I get it at some point. One more thing I would like to add is that I discard any method that does yield successful results (the ability to modify).