London Ho

Core Competency Reflection

Personal Awareness and Responsibility

Strengths: ​I​can ​express​​my​​needs ​and​​seek ​help​​when​​needed.

I am self-determined because I can advocate for myself when my personal needs aren’t being
met in a particular situation.

I ​use​​a​​variety ​of​​strategies ​to ​manage​​my​​personal​​well​​being.

My strength is also well-being because I prioritize my well-being by dedicating time to hobbies

I enjoy and striving for balance between school, friends and hobbies.

Weakness: I​​can​​set​​goals, ​regulate​​my​​emotions ​and​​persevere ​in​​difficult ​situations.

My weakness is self-regulation because I struggle with impulsive behaviour and my inability to

cope with stress effectively. For instance, when I'm overwhelmed with academic assignments or
deadlines, I tend to procrastinate or distract myself, which can hinder my productivity and just
result in added stress. As a result, this has occasionally affected my overall well-being and
performance in school. To address this weakness, I've started implementing time management
techniques, such as setting specific goals and breaking tasks down into smaller and manageable
steps.

Social Responsibility

Strengths: ​I ​can ​identify ​and ​appreciate​​different ​perspectives​​on ​issues ​and​​use​​and ​evaluate

strategies ​to​​resolve​​problems.

I can solve problems in peaceful ways because I value and prioritize open communication,
empathy and cooperation over confrontation.

I ​am ​aware ​of ​my​​community​​and​​environment ​and​​work ​independently ​and collaboratively ​for

​the​​benefit​​of​​others.

I contribute to my environment and community by practicing eco-friendly habits, like recycling

and using as little power in my home as possible.
Weakness: I​​have​​positive ​peer ​and ​intergenerational ​relationships.

My weakness is building relationships because of my shyness and difficulty in trusting others.

This hesitance to open up and connect with new people has hindered my ability to collaborate
effectively in group settings, both academically and socially. I have realized that building
meaningful relationships is crucial for fostering a sense of community and teamwork and to
address this weakness I have sought opportunities to engage more in group projects, participate
in more social activities and practice active listening to overcome my shyness and learn to trust
in others.

Critical Thinking

Strengths: I​​can​​analyze​​and​​make​​defensible​​judgements,​​draw​​conclusions​​and​​consider ​a
variety​​of ​perspectives.

I am good at analyzing and critiquing ideas because of my attention to detail and

open-mindedness.

I ​can​​explore ​and​​create new​​ways​​to ​represent​​my ​learning​​around ​a​variety ​of problems, ​events,

​issues,​​and ​needs.

I am good at developing and designing ideas because I am creative and I can envision how
different elements can come together to form an idea.

Weakness: I ​can​​explore​​and​​create​​new​​ways​​to ​represent​​my​​learning​​around​​a​​variety​​of

problems, ​events,​​issues,​​and ​needs.

My weakness in questioning and investigating ideas arises from occasional self-doubt and a lack
of confidence in my ability to critically evaluate concepts. This self-doubt has held me back from
challenging assumptions or pursuing deeper analysis of issues. To address this weakness, I've
been seeking out opportunities to engage in intellectual discussions and debates with peers. I
have also been reading academic literature and taking courses that require critical analysis. By
immersing myself in these activities, I aim to gain more confidence in my critical thinking
abilities and the ability to challenge the ideas of others.

Creative Thinking

Strengths: I​​can​​create ​new ​and​​unique ​ideas ​that​​may​​provide​​new​​perspectives ​that ​influence

how ​people ​think​​about​​topics.
My strength is novelty and value because I value these attributes highly and I am open to change
and exploration, which always contributes to something new.

I​ ​can ​use ​the​​environment​​around ​me,​​including ​others,​​and ​my​​unconscious ​mind​​to generate​​

new ​ideas.

I am good at generating ideas because I am great at considering multiple perspectives and

possibilities while brainstorming ideas.

Weakness: I​​can​​take​​my​​ideas ​evaluate, ​develop,​​and​​refine​​them​​and ​make ​something

productive ​out​​of ​them.

My weakness in developing ideas stems from a struggle to turn ideas into plans or actions, as
well as the tendency to second-guess my ideas. This has hindered my ability to actually bring my
ideas to fruition, as I tend to get stuck in the ideation phase. To address this weakness, I will
learn how to implement my ideas by learning from individuals who are skilled at
implementation. By actively working on this weakness, it will help my ability to bring my
creative ideas to life.

Communication

Strengths: I ​can ​listen, ​learn​​to​​contribute​​meaningfully ​to​​discussion​​and ​debate, ​consider

different​​perspectives,​​and ​build​​consensus.

I am good at connecting and engaging with others because I can assess social dynamics and
adapt my approaches to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.

I can engage in deep and meaningful inquiry for a variety of purposes and audiences.

I can acquire, interpret and present information because I am able to notice nuances in
information and conduct research thoroughly.

Weakness: I can recount on the processes of learning and share what I have learned.

My weakness is explaining/recounting and reflecting. At times, I find it challenging to articulate

my thoughts clearly especially when attempting to convey ideas or experiences. This results in
misunderstandings or misinterpretations of my work or ideas and I struggle to provide
comprehensive explanations. To address this weakness, I have sought feedback from teachers to
refine my ability to express myself more effectively.
Personal and Cultural Identity

Strengths: I understand that culture is a broad concept that includes things like my geographic
region, nationality, sex/gender, age, ethnicity, sexuality, language and religion.

My strength is relationships and cultural identity because of my ability to put myself in other's
shoes and understand their different perspectives, which definitely helps to foster meaningful
relationships.

I understand how what I value has and will shape my choices.

My strength is personal values and choices because of my self-awareness of my own values and
beliefs and prioritizing the values that I have helps me to live a life that is meaningful and
fulfilling according to my own standards.

Weakness: I know my strengths and what makes me unique.

My weakness is recognizing my personal strengths and abilities because even though I am able
to recognize my own values and beliefs, it is difficult to recognize my own strengths and abilities
because I downplay my accomplishments and hesitate to acknowledge my capabilities. This
weakness affects my self-esteem and even impedes my ability to demonstrate my capabilities to
the fullest. To overcome this weakness, I need to understand my talents and achievements
objectively. Recognizing this challenge has led me to value self-awareness and
self-empowerment and I'm committed to pursuing a more positive and confident self-identity.