LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Learning Experience

Learning Experience

Part 01: Past

Learning Experience

At the University of Phoenix (UOP), there is an array of learning tools and valuable resources to assist students in their completion of the Masters of Business Administration program. Some of the tools provided include rEsource, Learning Teams, and problem-based learning. Such tools provide students with an avenue to gain knowledge and techniques to be utilized outside the classroom and in real life situations.

I began my studies at the University of Phoenix in December 1997. The ability to learn in a classroom lecture setting and to apply knowledge toward group based projects has been an invaluable part of the school's curriculum. This paper, being written near the completion of the management major's core curriculum, will discuss and evaluate my personal experience with the University by comparing key areas of my knowledge and skills base at three different periods. The first portion will describe my standing prior to the beginning of the program. The second portion will evaluate where I am now at the completion of the management coursework. The final portion will state some of the personal, professional and educational goals I have set for myself over the next five years.

Part 02: Present

Growth Experience during University Time Period: Skills Or Competencies Development

An academic program that equips an individual with the theoretical knowledge as well as simulated experiences enables him/her to handle complicated tasks assigned to them in the real business environment. Understanding the importance of rEsource, learning teams and problem based learning is very valuable to a student who wants to be successful academically and professionally. At a glance rEsource is a host of information that provides valuable information to the students on various topics including learning teams. Being part of an academic program propels us to interact with people from different walks of life. We combine our learning efforts by forming virtual teams with our environment, teachers, parents, siblings and colleagues who foster an information exchange that is very important to approaches like problem based learning. Problem based learning is among the first of many tools that will prepare us to excel in the program. It is a systematic formalized approach to solving a problem in any situation. To learn about both the attributes we need to fathom the value of rEsource first.

The Value of rEsource

R-Esourcse is a valuable tool that allows students to access current course material such as simulations, announcements, access notes, review assignments, discuss questions, and take practice quizzes anytime anywhere during the day or week via the internet, it also gives students the ability to ask instructors questions and receive the answer back almost immediately. This valuable tool enable student to study at times that suits their schedule and also save money on hidden expenses like traveling costs, students don't need to travel anywhere to get online. The rEsource contains links to key resources, students can get great examples and download free and low cost tools such as internet browsers, pdf readers ...