Course Contract

Goals for Course:

1. Gain an appreciation for how my students learn in order to tailor my teaching to them.
2. Become more aware of how I myself learn.
3. Become comfortable in the classroom with myself and the various students I serve, considering all our differences and commonalities.

Weekly preparation plan.

1. Check class website daily, to work on smaller tasks.
2. Go to computer lab before each class meeting to review and work on long term projects.
3. Work on coursework during the 2 nights a week that my wife works.

Study Strategies.

1. Create flashcards each week with important terms/concepts.
2. Create mindmap before exams.
3. Participate in studygroups before exams.

When confused.

1. Ask classmate for clarification.
2. Search in textbook, internet.
3. Ask instructor.

I will reach my goals in this course by puting forth consistent effort, breaking up the work over time.