Assignment:
Review the following:
YouTube Video: Module 4 Change Theories
YouTube Video: 4 Theory of Planned Behavior
YouTube Video: Module 4 Self-Efficacy
YouTube Video: Module 4 Learner Autonomy
Reflections on Growth in Modules
In Module, your task is to write a 3- to 4-page essay (excluding references) that explores your progress to date as a learner, a researcher, and a writer. Need Assignment Help?
Requirements: This paper should:
- Include a cover page, 3 - 4 pages of text, and a reference page.
- Follow APA conventions
- Times New Roman, 12 point font
- Double-spaced, including the list of references.
- Do not put extra space between paragraphs. Indent new paragraphs
- Introduce quotes with signal phrase
- List references in alphabetical order; double space; hanging indent
- Refer to course materials and include in-text citations. Use a combination of direct quotes, paraphrased information, and summary.
- Write in the first person since this paper is a reflection on your growth in this class; however, do not use second person pronouns - you or your.
Use the following outline as a guide in writing your paper:
a) Introduction (1 paragraph)
Begin with a hook to draw in your reader. Provide background information about the topic and conclude the introduction with a thesis statement that includes the main points you will discuss in the paper - self as learner, self as researcher, and self as writer.
b) Reflections on Self as a Developing Learner (4 paragraphs)
You have been exposed to several theories, concepts, frameworks, and strategies in the first four modules, many of which are listed below. Select three of these topics and discuss what each means to you. How does the theory, concept, framework, or strategy work for you as a developing learner? In keeping with the title of this essay, focus on how you have grown or changed. Select three of these topics and discuss one topic per paragraph.
- Gibbons' Self-Directed Learning Survey
- Lewin's theories of Force Field Analysis or Unfreezing-Changing-Refreezing (select one)
- Covey (any concepts or strategies)
- Wirth and Perkins' table delineating various behavioral dimensions of outstanding versus average students
- Fishbein and Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior (apply it to yourself)
- Bandura's theories on what self-efficacy is and how it is developed
- Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives-Cognitive Domain
- Metacognition and learning styles
Conclude with one paragraph in which you describe your self-awareness and self-efficacy as a learner at the midpoint of the course.
c) Reflections on Self as a Developing Researcher (3 paragraphs total)
Possible prompts:
- What are you learning about conducting research?
- What databases are you using in your search?
- Were your keywords effective? If not, how did you reframe your search?
- In what ways is the "Keyword Worksheet" helpful?
- Describe the process you used to decide if an article or web site warranted further scrutiny to determine if it should be used as a source. For example, did you use the "Thinking Critically About Sources" resource for more than one source?
- How would you describe your level of confidence as a researcher?
In keeping with the title of this essay, focus on how you have grown or changed. Select two of these topics and discuss one topic per paragraph.
Conclude with one paragraph in which you describe your self-awareness and self-efficacy as a researcher at the midpoint of the course.
d) Reflections on Self as a Developing Writer (3 paragraphs total)
Possible prompts:
- What feedback did the Smarthinking tutor provide regarding this Essay? Have you applied that feedback to the essay?
- What is the type and amount of feedback you are receiving on your other written assignments (such as discussions and application assignments)? Have you seen progress? Please elaborate.
- What are your writing goals?
- How would you describe your level of confidence as a writer?
In keeping with the title of this essay, focus on how you have grown or changed. Select two of these topics and discuss one topic per paragraph.
Conclude with one paragraph in which you describe your self-awareness and self-efficacy as a writer at the midpoint of the course.
e) Conclusion (1 paragraph)
Provide a concluding statement that summarizes what you covered in the essay. As a matter of good writing, try to circle back to something you mentioned in the introduction.
f) References
Provide a list of references using APA style.
Main body support paragraphs should be well-developed with a topic statement and support sentences. Stick to one main idea or theme per paragraph. References to theorists should have in-text citations and a list of References.