Act phase
It’s time to act!
At the beginning of this module we looked at how Tracy was preparing for her deadline (refer back to Activity 2).
If she were a self-regulated learner, those statements would have looked more like these ones in Activity 14. Complete that activity now.
Hopefully you’ve worked through this module, set your priorities and goals, decided on a schedule (that you’ve put in a visible place), and have identified strategies and resources. Now you’re ready to act!
During the weeks and days leading up to your deadline(s), keep asking yourself:
Set a reminder for yourself now to come back before your first deadline and do the check-in so that you can reflect on the progress you’re making, revise your plans if necessary and then act on them. We suggest doing the next activities one week before and within one week after each deadline.
Be mindful and keep working toward a consistent growth mindset!
This phase involves putting your plans into action. You will carry out your plan, continue to monitor your progress, and make any adjustments you feel necessary. Always ask yourself, "How am I progressing toward my goals and the course's learning outcomes? What am I doing to achieve my goals?"
A particular milestone in your semester or year that you are preparing for. The deadline could be an exam, assignment, competition, etc. The key idea is to identify specific timepoints using these deadlines so that you can check your progress toward your goals.
Self-regulated learning can be achieved through the SRL cycle. The SRL cycle allows you to take strategic control of how you approach your goals and be prepared and willing to face any challenges and seize any opportunities that might arise as you work to make your goals your reality. The SRL cycle consists of three phases: reflect, plan, and act. Ideally, you should repeat this cycle multiple times as you create goals and tackle challenges.
The belief that your basic abilities can be developed and cultivated through hard work and dedication. Someone with a growth mindset views their basic skills and talents as a starting point, therefore creating a love of learning and resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Great learners are made, not born.
