Intended learning outcomes
Overall goals:
Learning does not occur by accident! In this module, we hope to empower learners to take greater ownership of their learning, improve their problem-solving strategies and intentionally engage with metacognition in their day-to-day life.
Short term learning outcomes
1) Use the concept of self-regulated learning and its associated 3-phase learning cycle to:
- Describe self-regulated learning in your own words
- Describe each of the three phases of the self-regulated learning cycle in your own words
- Identify common myths about learning
- Self-assess (study) habits and thinking
- Rate personal feelings towards an upcoming deadline
3) Use the concept of metacognition to:
- Rate your current ability towards the learning outcomes or expectations you face and provide an explanation for your rating
- Identify resources and strategies that you will use to reach your goals
- Explain to what extent the skills acquired from the module can be used in other settings
- Apply skills from the Growth & Goals module to other life challenges
- Describe the intended learning outcomes you face in your own words
4) Use goal-setting skills to:
- Identify and construct SMART goals
- Construct a personalized schedule to achieve goals
- Define and refine your priorities and use them to set your own goals
Long-term learning outcomes
Learners who complete this module will ideally use the new concepts and skills in new contexts, develop greater self-awareness, ability to self-correct and self-monitor, and improve their problem-solving skills in any aspect of their lives, develop greater efficacy for learning, and be experts in their own learning.
The demonstratable (outwardly visible) products of learning, which can include knowledge, skills, and values.
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.
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.
Metacognition requires you to think about your own thinking and is separated into two parts - knowing what you know and deciding what to do for your learning. This skill is essential for identifying how well you know the prerequisite knowledge, developing study strategies, and learning how to schedule your time.
SMART goals can be used in all aspects of your life and allow you to develop your goals into actionable statements that you can work towards, rather than goals that seem overwhelming or difficult. There are 5 components to a SMART goal: Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Reachable, and Time Specific.
Self-monitoring involves monitoring your progress towards your goals and making any adjustments you feel are necessary. This technique also involves using metacognition to evaluate your learning and decide what to do to improve your learning. Self-monitoring is key to reaching your goals and it allows you to stay on track.
