Whine about School
 

Anyone here understand this?

I'm a learner by watching, observing, etc. When I read things, I have to re-read over and over at times to get the jist of what was said. This is an ADHD thing I've suffered my whole life. Since I know this about myself, I am very hard headed and will work hard to overcome this learning curve I have....I always succeed, but on the journey, I get exasperated.

I'm feeling like an idiot lately with school. I finally got to the statge where I submitted my first test. There is one part of the test where I've just not GOT IT, and my Teacher has been gently guiding me to the correct answer so I can fix what I'm not getting.

In the meantime, I've started the next session and its hard. REALLY HARD.

I'm feeling stupid....Any of you learn this way? I could use some ideas or words of encouragement.

I just resubmitted this portion of my test for the 3rd time and I sure hope she writes back that I finally got it. Add in feeling flu like today, I could just cry....how silly is that? :Sigh:

Ah gee whiz! :(

I can't imagine even trying to go back to school with my cog fog!! You are so brave to take on such a challenge and we are ALL here to support you.

I know it would be much easier for me to learn by watching because deciphering (sp) written word is difficult.

I am glad the educators are supportive of you and your needs and I am sure that because you are driven to succeed they are more motivated to help you.
:)

There are so many one here with such talent; maybe someone can make up a cheer or chant to help you feel better.

Hugs,
Janie :hug:

Oh Thanks Janie!
Sitting her waiting on pins and needles for the teach to respond. Usually takes her a day or more....So I'm gonna spend the day studying about cells....To many types to talk about!! I hate cells :( And they hate me! LOL!!!

I'm not a visual learner either - more of a do-er. I used flash cards. The very act of finding the info, writing it down and then studying the cards over and over really worked for me. Took me a long time to figure out how I study best - but I finally did. I just love when that a-ha lightbulb goes off - hope that happens soon!

If the reading is difficult, there are computer programs that can read text out to you. I think there's a way to scan text into a computer where the text can be placed into a word processing program, instead of it being a jpg file.

The thing that I figured out when I was taking classes a few years ago (and was lucky enough to have a computer in class) was taking notes on a computer.

I can type faster than I can handwrite, so I was taking notes on my computer (this also helped me in my medical transcription class)

The other thing I do, for reading text, is to type it into my computer. One, so that I can take notes, and also so that I concentrate on what the text is saying. Helps me a lot with the reading.

It's weird, I love to read, and if it's for fun, I have no problem with reading. But if it's a school thing, screw it, the reading probably wont get done unless I type it into the computer during a spare moment or few.

Sorry to hear that you're having difficulty with the studies, GJ.

With cell study, it's a matter of trying to visualize the stuff. I put a picture inside of my head and kind of turn it around, seeing it from different sides.

If the books have pics of cells, try that. Also, try to imagine how the cell works in your mind.

Are you studying cell parts, or different types of cells?

All about blood cells and so many subcatagories that I'm lost. I'm going to slow down in this session and spend some time on it. I've been told that this is the hardest session there is, so I don't feel TOO bad...just anxiouse about learning it all. Still looking to hear from my teacher about how I did on the re-exam.....

Great idea....I've been handwriting....I'll work on the typing instead. I was thinking that I should handwrite, but I've not been doing it as much as I could, and I type faster than I write as well. Thanks!!

Erin, Question: Does all this REALLY matter that much? I understand the need to be able to communicate with a doctor and understand the terms he/she uses in dictation, however; seems to me that Listening skills, Typing skills and genereal understanding of terminology is what is the most important. Is this just about educating me? I don't plan to be a doctor or scientist...just a great Transcriber :D

Thanks!!