Educational Psychology Course Contract

Goal #1 - Become a self regulated learner.  I did the reading for class today before I went in search of the "hidden assignment."  I would  have benefited much more had I done things the other way around.  I am very excited to learn new studying strategies and techniques.  This will benefit me in my career as well as any other task I undertake in life.

Goal #2 - Understand techniques and models to impart what I learn from Goal #1 above into teaching strategies that will help my students discover or improve their learning habits and give them a better chance for a successful future.

Weekly Preperation Plan:
I will start on Thursday since that is the day of our class.

Thursday - After I come home from school I will review the material I learned in class and write down any questions I may have.
Friday - This is my study day.  I will devote the hours between 10-4 to preparation for this class.
Saturday - I will briefly review what I have studied/prepared the day before and seek clarification on things that may confuse me.
Sunday - Day off.
Monday - Brief review.
Wednesday - Brief review.

Study Strategies:
I will utilize the strategies given in the link for this assignment.  If these do not work for me then I will revise and find new ones.

Process to follow if I do not understand a topic:
I will review the materials i have been given as well as seek out further information on the web to answer my concerns.  If this does not yeild satisfactory results I will ask a classmate for their insights and if this does not work I will come to you for help.

I will reach my goals in this course by holding myself accountable for my education and adhering to my goals and outlined strategies.