Yesterday at church, April gave a lesson on "learning". She then asked us to think about what we have learned from others or what we have learned in general. The things that came to mind were:
- I have learned I am in charge of my own choices.
- I can learn from someones example and use it as a guide or a deterrent.
- We all have different gifts and it's ok if we don't know it all or can do it all.
- We need to do the best of what we can do.
- With hard work, I can learn and do more than I thought I could.
For years I have thought that I was uneducated and was unable to learn because I definitely have trouble retaining thing that I DO learn. I am thankful that I heeded the prompting to take the Pathway Classes that started in January. For some people the first two semesters were a breeze. (Semester 1: "Life Skills" and "Book of Mormon - First part"; Semester 2: Dreaded "Math" and "Book of Mormon - Second Part") For me, they were stressful and a lot of work and dedication on my part, and love, kindness and patience from Doran. He has been such a trooper and supporter during this learning season. At the end of those two semesters I was able to get straight A's except one 88% and on 96%. Those scores really bothered me because I guess I am a perfectionist and wanted straight A's on ALL my assignments and quizzes. One bonus for these semesters is that most of the quizzes, you had two chances, which I took advantage of several times.
I loved the "Life Skills" class and how it teaches you how to become a hard working, honest student. I LOVED to Book of Mormon classes. I was able to not only read the whole Book of Mormon but I was also able to STUDY it along with using the Book of Mormon Student Manual. That manual is awesome! I never took seminary or institute so these past several months I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Math...well we won't even discussed that stressful, heart wrenching, tear jerking experience.
We have had seven weeks off for the summer and now the third semester just began on Saturday. This semester we will be studying "English, Basic Writing" and "Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel". I still want to figure out to keep studying the Book of Mormon without it getting pushed to the side. As far as English...this scares me a little bit as well. Along with our classes, the third semester students are also required to be mentors for those taking Pathway L, which are students that are learning English. We will meet with them via video chat once a week to help them practice. There are guidelines that we need to follow and always be positive and upbeat and help them learn. I hope I can be a help to my partner instead of hindrance.
And so it begins...
