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This gist contains a short assignment I'd like everyone to complete before our formal lesson. The prework involves reading some of the React Router documentation, and will allow us to keep the lesson more hands on.
- Fork this gist
- On your own copy, go through the listed readings and answer associated questions
You will not be turning this in; it's for your own understanding/learning/benefit 😁
To start this assignment:
- Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
- Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
- To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.
Please use the following gist to capture your thoughts, goals, priorities, etc. as outlined by each question. You will be using these questions to help give your mentor a better idea of who you are and want to become as a developer! Please note, this is meant to be a starting point for building your norms with your mentor - you may need to adjust scheduling expecations, communication expectations, etc. when you start working with your mentor!
What were your reflections from the video?
- We are unconsciously judging others based on our own past experiences or even comparing them to ourselves. We make assumptions almost automatically that alter our decision making around this person or item. Being more aware of this and taking steps to address this behavior can helps us really look at the FACTS.
In what ways have you examined your implicit biases before coming to Turing?
- Working in a climbing gym, we went through training to incorporate more inclusivness which starts when someone walks into the front door. If someone sees a climber with a rental harndess and shoes, some may already label them as inexperienced or not strong. I have seen first time visitors be treated poorly because of their gear or clothing. We adjusted our language at the front desk to make the environment more welcoming such as "Have you been here before?" and not "Have you climbed before?" Even using inclusive language when addressing a
- Adjust your calendar as needed
- Move time blocks (it is okay if something takes longer than you expected)
- Take time for wellness
- Practice, practice, practice!
- Review material until it makes sense
- Be comfortable with being uncomfortable
- Do not be afraid to
ask questions or ask for help!
- Work with your classmates