Course Contract #4

1. Prepare to study for the Praxis exam

2. Learn better self regulation and study abilities; put systems in place to facilitate my own learning

3. Pass the course with a clear understanding of educational psychology, how it will aid me in the classroom and how to apply theory into practice

I am doing basically well over-all. I do feel like I have a grasp of educational psychology and I very much understand and have ideas on how to implement it into the classroom. I have enjoyed it so much that I debate what I have been studying and now am a tad bit flummoxed as to what the next step in my education should be.

Luckily I have been able to obtain more self-regulation. With what the course demanded, I had to stay on top of all aspects and that was good for me -- to recognize the need to implement my study in multiple areas and not just give in to the 'night before' syndrome.

But still I have yet to have had a chance to really prep for Praxis. It was just unrealistic of me to idealize my time management in such a fashion that I could even begin such an undertaking. It will become my Christmas break project, but beyond as something that coexists during the school semester, not so much.

Thank you for this class. It has really opened my eyes beyond the pop-psychology out there into something I didn't realize I enjoyed this much. And if you are still amenable to the idea, I would love the opportunity to t.a. for you in the future.