Course Contract Review #1

Looking at the results from my first exam with earning full points the first attempt it would appear as if I was following my original course contract completely.  However, I have been unable to make the time commitments I calendared for this class.  In my defense I have found time in the evenings to come to the library where I have directed my time towards ed psych.  I feel I need more time to study for this course.  I am getting the definitions down, but not fully understanding the concepts behind these terms.  In order for me to find this in my study time I have to read once, then review a second time, even sometimes a third time to grasp all that I am reading and make connections.

I feel I have maintained a focus on the goals I have placed for my personal success in  this course, but also have to realize my time and direction of study needs to be done differently.  I need to change my approach to the material in this class.  First giving myself the proper amount of time to study, second to use all materials needed to grasp information, and third to be more prepared mentally for class as we review sections I was studying during the week.  I find my self tuning out sometimes at the allotted 3-5pm class time, but will try to use various techniques to stay alert which include... healthy snacks, keeping body temp cooler than whats comfortable, taking notes, and possibly sitting in different areas of the room.

I feel that I have a mixture of mastery and performance goals.  Over all I want to succeed in ed psych because as an hourly teacher I can see the importance of understanding the student and their personal needs, but I am also motivated to do well in the class as far as assignments and assigned letter grades.  I feel its important to be balanced in motivation, but to be aware that there are always improvements like those I've listed above.