PSYC 365 Class is starting this semester. It is a course on Human Learning. I reviewed the upcoming course syllabus, course chart, and reading assignments overview prior to the start of class on Monday, October 20, 2008. I printed out the course chart and fill in the due dates for each week, so I would have easy acess to a visual reminder at my fingertips.
All work for the first week ( Module 1) is due Sunday, October 26, 2008, at midnight (EST). All work for the second week ( Module 2) is due Sunday, November 2, 2008, at midnight (EST). This schedule will follow through all the modules.
I also had to make sure you obtained a copy of the required text as well as the videos. The required textbook was Human Learning by Ormrod. The textbook I purchased used from Amazon.com and the videos from the LU online student center from another student. All required materials needed to be obtained by the start of class, so I can get started on watching the videos and doing the reading as soon as possible. There is going to be a lot of reading assignments for this course.
Once I have had a chance to review my assignments (particulary the requirements for the research paper and project), I logged into Blackboard to sign up for my research topic of choice, which was Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children. Posting my topic in this part of the discussion board also became part of the group project.
Once I’ve secured my place in an age-group and identified a specific problem related to individuals of that age, I need to begin my research on my chosen topic and start thinking about ideas for my final project. The earlier I start, the more certain I will be that my topic is appropriate, that there is ample available research on the topic, and that I can feasibly come up with a research project related to that particular age-group and problem.
From the start of the course, it will be imperative that I regularly check and use my liberty.edu e-mail as well as regularly check the announcements and visit the Course Community Center Discussion Board. I also have to make sure that I don’t forget to include my course and section number (Psyc365-D03) in the “subject” line of all e-mails. The instructor has three other sections, each with 30 students. Always use proper, professional writing and the utmost respect when communicating with others – whether in your e-mails, in your Discussion Board postings, or in your written assignments.
What’s great about this is that I can e-mail the professor anytime through the week and weekend. If I need to speak to someone directly, I can call her directly myself, click on to the Faculty Information button to the left for my contact information, or call Liberty University and speak with the IA for the course. The professor wants this to be a profitable and successful experience for all her students, so she encourages questions or concerns.
