Course Contract

Goals:

1. In completing this course, I hope to gain a better understanding of the different types of learners, so I can adapt my lessons and assignments to the needs of my students.

2. I would like be able to take the things that I learn in this class and apply them to my own classroom. In order to accomplish this, I will need to grasp the concepts that we cover in class but also have a deeper understanding in order for me to determine when they would be appropriately used in a classroom.

3. Throughout this semester and my career as a teacher, I want to continue to learn and discover new things that can help me become a great teacher. I want to get as much out of this class as I can because it will be extremely beneficial to me in the long run.

Weekly Preparation:

To meet my goals, it will be vital for me to keep up with the work and assignments in this class. Here is a layout of my weekly plan to help me stay on top of the course.

Tuesday - Attend class from 8-11, write all upcoming assignments in my planner, and post learning log on my blog.

Wednesday -  Read the assigned chapter and begin working on the study guide.

Friday - Complete study guide and any other assignments as needed.

Monday - Review study guide in preparation for class on Tuesday and follow-up on any assignments that are due.

Study Strategies:

The following are a few of the study strategies that I have found most effective for me and that I will use to assist me with succeeding in this class: using and referring to my planner each day, completing the study guides to help me understand the main points of the reading, reviewing the study guide the day before class so the information is fresh in my mind, working and communicating with fellow classmates to make sure we are all on the same page.

Still Confused?:

If at some point during the course I find myself confused or lost after class, here are the steps I will take in order to gain understanding and clarification:

1. Review my notes and try to figure it out from what information I have.

2. Talk to my peers and find out if they have a better understanding of the concept.

3. If still confused, I will contact Dr. Cox for clarification.

Final Statement:

I will reach my goals in this course by following my weekly plan for studying, using and applying my study strategies, and following the above steps to gain understanding and clarification.