Course Contract

GOALS:

• become a better informed educator.
• to complete all assignments given in the course.
• to earn an A.

WEEKLY PREPARATION PLAN:

I use a planner to help stay organized. I have written in my planner when every assignment is due and have bookmarked the Ed Psych Calendar so that I can check it often to make sure that everything is completed for class each week. I have always been pretty good at managing my time and getting everything done. I don't like to be stressed out, so I always try to complete things well before they are due. I have noticed that when I try and do an assignment at 3am, it doesn't turn out very well and it is not my best work. I am blessed that I only work 4 hours a day, and it is a consistent schedule and will not interfere with school.

STUDY STRATEGIES:

I do best when I use flash cards to study the material. My plan is to memorize every study guide the night before it is due using flash cards. I plan to keep up in the class and get everything done before it is due. Like the website suggests, I will get enough sleep throughout the semester, eat right, and exercise, because this helps me focus. I will take really good notes throughout the semester and review them after every class session. This might sound stupid, but I have found that I do better on tests if I am chewing gum, so I plan to chew gum during the four tests. I also am planning to stay positive because that is when I do my best. I DO NOT do well when I am stressed out.

IF I DO NOT UNDERSTAND A TOPIC:

I plan to ask questions if I do not understand. I also plan to consult the book and other classmates if I feel that I need further explanation on a topic. Through trial and error, I have learned that I am most successful when I learn all that I can about a topic and then concentrate on what is important for me to know, or what I will be tested on. I do my best if I can read from the text and then put it into my own words. I have found that when you consult another classmate, they might not truly understand the material and explain a concept wrong. This is why I always like to check a dependable source, like the text, if I am confused.

I WILL REACH MY GOALS IN THIS COURSE BY...:

remembering why I am in this course--to become an educator. I need to learn everything that I can in school so I can be the best teacher possible. I will complete all my assignments and complete them accurately. I will be prepared for every class session and manage my time efficiently. I will not fall behind and stress myself out, because then my work will not be as good as it should be. I plan to study before every class session and know all the vocabulary given on the study guides. I also plan to do the reading and to know what I will be tested on so I can do well. I plan to sleep, eat, and stay active in order for my mind to function correctly. If I do not understand something, I plan to consult the text or ask a question in class.