Hidden Assignment

Educational Psychology

Course Contract

Goals for this course:

1. I would like to improve the perception I have of my role as a student. (The ah-ha moment where I start to learn intrinsically.)

2. I would like to really read the textbook.

3. I want to come out with pieces of work that I am really proud of and excited to put in my portfolio.

Weekly Preparation Plan:

I won a planner at the Elementary Ed Orientation that I plan on using to keep track of assignments and due dates.

I'll also make a copy of the class assignments chart to put in the front of my binder.

I plan on completing my homework no later than the Monday before each class. Whether at 7 Pm after work or during a break at work.

I have a work study position at the school, so every other day, I'll plan on reading for 30 minutes from the assigned reading while at work. I'll revise my reading plan to fit each reading assignment length.

Another place I can complete my reading assignments is at the gym on the treadmill while I walk.

I will prepare to understand the material and succeed by doing the following:

I. Physical Health

a. 8 hours of sleep each night or a nap if necessary

b. Maintaining a clean environment for studying

c. Eating healthy and eating breakfast

d. Working out at the gym at least 3 times a week

II. Mental health

a. Keeping an organized planner to keep my mentality of school focused and very clear

b. At least 5 hours of service a week to allow my focus to reach outside of my own little realm.

c. Visualize success

d. Positive thoughts about all aspects of my life

III. Studying Tools

a. Organization

1. Flash Cards

2. Acronyms

b. Notes

1. Use pictures on the sides

2. Use lots of VISUAL learning approaches to notes

If/When I don't understand any topic:

I will review any topic I don't understand through the pod cast and the text book. I can also understand the topic more thoroughly through search engines on the internet, classmates, group study sessions, and meetings with the professor.

I will reach my goals in this course by staying on top of the assignments listed in my planner and doing my reading at the times in which I have set aside to complete it. I will reach my goals by starting today, which is the first day of class. I will maintain a positive vision of my future successful outcome in the class from beginning to end. I will think of this class as more than a grade, but I will aim for an A to motivate me to complete all my work well and on time. I will try to do each assignment with a the end goal in mind - not the grade- but the day I have my own classroom. I will try to implement the new strategies I learn into my Teaching Philosophy and readjust and improve upon what I already have learned.