Reflect phase
Are your problem-solving strategies effective? Do you believe myths about learning?
Meet Tracy, who is currently completing an assignment she’s finding difficult to approach.
Complete the activity below to see how she’s been preparing her solutions and her approaches to the assignment questions.
Now complete the activity below to see if you believe some common myths about learning.1
What are your thoughts when approaching a difficult decision, assignment, etc.?
Complete the following activity, where you will rate the various thoughts you may have as you approach these decisions/problems.
Now that you’ve reflected on your feelings towards this course, let’s move on to discuss the concept of mindsets!
REFERENCES
- “You Probably Believe Some Learning Myths: Take Our Quiz To Find Out.” NPR, 22 Mar. 2017, npr.org/sections/ed/2017/03/22/520843457/you-probably-believe-some-learning-myths-take-our-quiz-to-find-out.
- Xu, X.; Lewis, J. E. J. Chem. Educ. 2011, 88 (5), 561–568.
Reflection involves looking back on your past experiences to identify your strengths and areas you think you need to focus on, as well as identifying your learning beliefs and mindset when faced with challenges. Reflection can be used to help refine the goals you want to achieve.
