Learning Conversation 1

What has gone particularly well so far?

- I have understood most of what I have been told so far
- I have managed to complete all of my work to a standard that I am happy with
- I have already created good revision notes that I can use in the future

What are your strengths?

- I can keep up with the speed we have to work through things
- If I don't manage to finish work in a lesson then I will complete it at home

What is stopping you from achieving your goals?

- I get quite a lot of homework from subjects like Graphics and Occasionally IT
- I tend to be quite forgetful

3 Targets for rest of the year?

- Revise my notes
- Keep blog up to date
- Keep completing homework/ classwork to a high enough standard.

What do you want to achieve in media studies?

- I want to increase my knowledge in media generally and want to create a high quality music video for my coursework. I want to be able to learn new skills that can be used in real life situations.

Do you have any suggestions about the course?

- I don't have any.

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Adbusters

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