Course Contract - Hidden Assignment

Goals for Ed Psych:

1. Receive an 'A' in the course itself.
2. Obtain a variety of ways to motivate my students and learn how their mind works so I can better relate and understand them as students and individuals.
3. After this class, I want to be able to demonstrate how to effectively organize my instruction in such a way that will reach all my students' learning styles.

Weekly Prep:
Every week I plan on completing all of the assigned reading prior to coming to class. In addition to that I will check the class schedule every Sunday night in order to make sure I don't forget any upcoming assignments that are due (that gives me an extra day to finish something if it happens to slip my mind). Normally I'm the type of student that if I start an assignment, I finish it the same day if possible because I get on a role. I make sure that I give myself enough time to do so. So in the case that a smaller assignment is coming up, I will get it done quickly instead of drawing it out for a long time!

Study Strategies:
When I read out of a text book I have found that the best way for me to remember the material is to highlight key points in the book or interesting statements, as well as, writing out an outline of the information so that I can reference back to it in the future. As far as studying for a test, I tend to be one that crams at the end of the term, but I am going to make a conscious effort to really learn the material and place it into my long term memory so that I will be able to come back to it once I'm in the classroom! It may take more work for me now, but it will have a better payoff in the long run!

I'm Confused!!!
If I were to stumble over something that I found confusing or difficult to understand I would start off by highlighting it in the book and writing a question in my notes. I would possibly head to the Internet to get clarification or a second opinion if necessary. If I was still confused I would address my question to my professor during the next class period!

I Will Reach My Goals in This Class By: not procrastinating on assignments and keeping up on my readings. If I were to miss a class, I would take the necessary steps in order to gain the information that I missed from a peep. If I do have questions I will address them to the Professor or ask a classmate. I will be to class on time and actively participate in the discussions!