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What do you spend most of your time on?

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Choose One Learning Framework Act. 1

Choose ONE of the following options to complete and submit:
Option 1 – Your text mentions several guidelines for setting goals.  List three that are most important to you.  Complete “Try It!” 2 “What are your Goals?” (Chapter 1).  Identify one of your long-term goals and two related short-term goals.  Define motivation.  Why is having a “growth” mindset beneficial for students?
Option 2 – Complete “Try It!” 6 “Creating a P.O.W.E.R. profile” (Chapter 1).  Attach a copy of your results by plotting a graph or making a table with the results indicated. Submit your responses to the questions about maximizing your P.O.W.E.R. profile (the questions are indicated above figure 1.3 of Chapter 1).
Option 3 – For some, balancing school and other demands of life may be challenging.  Consider the last 48 hours and how you spent your time.  Complete a Time Log (refer to “Try It!” 2 “Create a Time Log” (Chapter 2).  For this time period only respond to the three questions from “Try It!” 2:

  1. What do you spend most of your time on?
  2. Are you satisfied with the way you are using your time? Are there any areas that seem to use up excessive amounts of time?
  3. Do you see some simple fixes that will allow you to use time more effectively?

Lastly, identify 2 steps to help with procrastination.

Identify and describe the four different types of receptive learning styles

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Choose One Learning Framework Act. 2

Choose ONE of the following options to complete and submit:
Option 1 – Identify and describe the four different types of receptive learning styles.  Indicate a learning strategy for each type of receptive learning style.  Complete the “Try It!” 1 “What’s Your Receptive Learning Style?” (Ch. 3) assessment.  Indicate what your main receptive learning style is according to this assessment.  Were you surprised by the results?  Explain.
Option 2 – Explain Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory.  Identify and describe the 8 forms of intelligence he proposes.  Complete the “Try It!” 2 “Your Sense of Intelligence” (Ch 3).  Which 2 intelligences did you score highest on according to this assessment?  Were you surprised by the results?  Explain.
Option 3 – Identify and describe the 4 major personality dimensions discussed in your text.  Go online and find a free online test related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.  Take the test and indicate what personality type was most characteristic of you according to this assessment.  Do you agree or disagree with the result?  Explain.  Provide the URL address of the website you visited.
Option 4 – Define reinforcement and punishment.  Describe the major difference between reinforcement and punishment.  Provide an example of the use of each of the following: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment.  Indicate a pro and a con of punishment.  Is punishment or reinforcement generally more effective? Explain why.
Option 5 – Identify two of the values that are most important to you.  Explain why it is important to you, who taught you this value, and in what way you perceive it affecting your future behavior.  Complete “Try It!” 5 “Write a Mission Statement” (Ch. 3).  Write your own mission statement.  Is it representative of your values and motivational needs?  Explain.

What are five things you should find out about a test before you take it?

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Choose One (Learning Framework Act 3

Choose ONE of the following options to complete and submit:
Option 1 – Complete the “Journal Reflections” (Chapter 4).  Post your answer to all of the questions indicated.  Additionally, why would sitting near the front of the class be advantageous for taking notes?  List two recommendations from your text for taking notes.
Option 2 – Explain how tests are useful.  How someone does on a test depends upon a number of considerations.  Identify three of these considerations.  What type of test question do you prefer and why?  Complete the “Try It!” 1 “Measure Your Test-taking Style” (Chapter 5).  Describe two strategies to deal with test anxiety.
Option 3 – Complete the “Try It!” 5 “Take a Test-Taking Test” (Chapter 5).  After completing the test submit your response to the following questions:

  1. What are five things you should find out about a test before you take it?
  2. Describe the advantages of using a study group to prepare for an examination.
  3. What is academic honesty and why is it important?  In addition, compose a multiple choice and a true/false question over Chapter 5 material. Provide the answers to your questions and the page number(s) where those answers are indicated.

Explain why wearing someone else’s glasses can make your vision worse.

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Assignment 2: Myopia and Hypermetropia
A local middle school has a science club that meets once a week to discuss various scientific topics. Lately, the club has expressed interest in the visual system; particularly, why some people need glasses, why others do not, and why all glasses are not the same (some glasses actually make vision worse rather than better). The faculty sponsor of the club has asked you to give a talk about myopia and hypermetropia (also known as hyperopia).
Develop a presentation for the talk geared towards middle school-aged children (eleven- to fourteen-year-olds). Cover the following points in your presentation:

  • Explain the anatomy of the eye. You can include visual aids such as diagrams where needed.
  • Explain how the cornea focuses images on the retina in normal, myopic, and hypermetropic eyes.
  • Describe how glasses, contact lenses, and laser surgery can be used to fix the focusing problems of myopia and hypermetropia.
  • Describe eyestrain and its causes. Explain how having the correct glasses can alleviate eyestrain.
  • Explain why wearing someone else’s glasses can make your vision worse.

Be sure to include the following in your presentation:

  • A title slide
  • Headings
  • A slide with references
  • Speaker notes that further discuss the points on each slide

Develop an 8–10-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
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