Reflection and Learning
In this section of my e-portfolio I have encapsulated all of my learnings and reflections throughout my Community Engaged Learning Course (MEDSCI 9995E) at Western University. This course is an interdisciplinary course which focus on health through various lenses. In addition the course has taught me to connect Basic Medical Science disciplines to community based interventions that help people live happier and healthier lives. I have added in the first two formal reflections. I plan to add in informal reflections to this page, as well as notes and diagrams that have been instrumental to my learning. I plan to add in visuals from lecture that highlight key learning points. I will utilize the learning objectives of each lesson when demonstrating my learning and reflections on this page of my e-portfolio.
Reflection One
In this reflection I was tasked with reflecting on the teaching of Ubuntu. I chose to do an audio reflection as it was easier to speak about my extracurricular experiences and tying them to Ubuntu as well as my learnings from my One Health course. I would have liked to touch more upon specific concepts of Ubuntu, instead I spent more time reflecting on personal experiences. The reflection will be linked below.
Reflection Two
In this reflection I was tasked with reflecting on feedback. I reflected on giving feedback to a supervisor which was a difficult task and connected it to lessons learned in the EL Skills session. This reflection taught me how to give effective feedback and how it will play a role when working on my capstone project with my team.
Learning Philosophy
My learning philosophy centers on goal-based learning, where setting clear, achievable objectives is the foundation for success. I use SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—to create a structured approach to my growth. Regular self-check-ins allow me to reflect on my progress, identify challenges, and reevaluate my goals as needed. This iterative process ensures that I stay adaptable and focused, constantly aligning my efforts with my aspirations. By breaking larger ambitions into smaller, manageable steps, I maintain motivation and track meaningful progress, turning my goals into tangible outcomes.