Values and Intent can lead to greatness

This week’s content was very interesting as it in my opinion focuses on honing on the why and what we value regarding learning and just everyday life. In the reading, they used the term functionings which was described as “…things individuals value being and doing… (Wolske, M.,2020).” This reminded me of my approach to many things, particularly in career choices. When I think of my future, I like to weigh the pros and cons based on what I value and how it can/would change me if I do decide to pursue that career. People do not realize that the career choices we make also can change ourselves such as self-perception and what people portray of us. Functionings also can be portrayed as reasons why we choose to create specific things. It’s what we value.

The video mentioned how “Sewyn Goldsmith created the drop curb… encouraged people with limited mobility to have access to city sidewalks (What is Universal Design for Learn (UDL)?, 2021).” He had this great invention that served what he valued and exuded the type of person that he is, which is a caring individual that saw a necessity that greatly affected a group of individuals who are not normally represented. I believe that it's important to act with intent and value not just career-wise but in everyday situations.

Citations

Spencer, J. (2021, August 24). What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? Retrieved November 14, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL2xPwDrGqQ&t=127s

Wolske, M. (2020). 3A: Valued, Inclusive Information and Computing Technology Experiences . In Person-centered guide to demystifying technology: Working together to observe/ question/ design/ prototype/ and implement/reject technology in support of people's valued beings and doings. essay, Windsor & Downs Press.

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