1. How would you describe your progress so far?
I’m not too sure how to describe it; while I would say that there has been improvement since the beginning of the term, there is still room for improvement. The material that we learn in class is incredibly interesting, but there are still moments where I feel a mental roadblock or confusion in understanding concepts. (I do think this is fair though as I think everybody goes through this at some point during a course!) It’s moments like this where asking questions, reaching out to classmates, has definitely help shed clarity on the subject matter.
2. Are you satisfied with your progress so far?
I remember feeling quite lost and intimidated beginning of term! I don’t feel that way so much now and actually feel more comfortable with the subject material!
Although while I do feel satisfied with my progress so far, I don’t feel 100% satisfied. I’m not quite as engaged in class discussions as I would hope to be. I definitely hope to use the remainder of the term in a resourceful way to further my education of gene-regulation.
3. What evidence/pieces of evidence did you use to determine whether you have made progress?
I’m finding that as I read assigned papers for this course, or genetics papers for other courses, I’m linking themes that we have learned in class and applying it critically to the readings.
I also found it helpful to keep a little section for myself in my notes to jot down questions or interesting tidbits as they come up during assignments/lectures. Following on these thoughts of mine often lead me to a paper, article, etc. that contributes to a bigger picture understanding, which is really helpful for me!