Course Contract-First Assignment

1. 2-3 specific goals for this course: I want to get a better understanding of how children learn. I also want to pass this course but still retain some of the information that is discussed during class.
2. Describe weekly preparation plan: I would really like to read for a half hour each day so that i comprehend what I read; and i'm not just hurrying to read the chapters and get the study guide done. I will aslo work on all of the assignments that are due and get them done early so that the day before class I can skim over the everything and refresh my memory.
3. I'm going to try to study in a group, I have a crazy schedule so it will be hard to meet with people when it's time to study for a test or something. I'll also just read for certain amounts of time instead of trying to read so many pages; I'm hoping this will help my brain understand what I have just read.
4. If i don't understand a topic, i'll try to research the topic. If that doesn't help then i'll ask a classmate what they think of the topic and maybe i'll get a better understanding of it listening to them. If talking to a classmate doesn't help, then i'll talk with the instructor and see if she has any ideas to help me understand the basics of the topic.
5. I will reach my goals in this course by...Trying my hardest to stay on top of the homework, reading, and study guides. Hopefully by doing these things, I will stay on task and not stress. Not stressing will help me to pay attention during class time and retain most of the information that i'll need to pass the tests.