Assignment
due Friday, May 5, 2023 by 11:00pm
Aim:
You are
going to (a) take all the knowledge that you have acquired on executive
functions, habits, and self-directed learning from Units 1-4, and (b) apply
that knowledge to a real-world problem.
Task:
- Start by identifying a
real-world problem. This can be anything! - It could be a small-scale
problem that you personally face (e.g., reducing how much you
procrastinate; acquiring a new skill or habit). - It could be a large-scale
public problem (e.g., one of the UAE’s development goals). - Once you have identified your
problem, you will then need to develop a plan (or intervention) to help resolve
that problem. - Your intervention should draw
on what you have learned in this course when it comes to EITHER (a) habit
formation OR (b) self-directed learning. - Before you develop your plan
you will first need to: - Carry out some background
research on the problem you have selected. - You will also need to ensure
that the intervention you are proposing is directly related to what you
have learned in this course. In other words: - How we can use our knowledge
of executive functions to… - influence EITHER habit
formation OR self-directed learning to… - produce a desired outcome?
Your
Submission:
Write a
proposal in no more than 750 words. Make sure you include all the following in
your proposal:
- Start with a broad statement to
shape the reader’s opinion about why the question you are focusing on is
important and worth studying. Back your claims up with relevant scientific
evidence (i.e., your background reading). - Culminate this section with
a strong thesis statement. - Next, clearly describe your
plan to address the problem you outlined. Specifically, you should: - Describe exactly how
improvements to one or more executive functions (cognitive
flexibility, working memory, or inhibitory control) would help to improve
either habits or self-directed learning, and how this would in turn help
to address your problem. - Reference 1 or more high
quality scholarly sources to support your plan. - Your source paper should be
focused on habits, executive functions, or self-directed learning. - Conclude your proposal by
outlining the consequences of your intervention (e.g., would it have a
small or large impact on the problem, and lead to short- or long-term
improvements).
Learning
Outcomes:
You will be
graded on the following learning outcomes:
- #InformedLearning: Apply knowledge of executive functioning to
enhance self-directed learning skills and habit formation. - #Thesis: Write a clear declarative sentence that takes a firm
position on the topic under consideration and serves to organize the rest
of the work. - #Professionalism: Ensure that your communication follows
established guidelines and use a careful editing process.
Important
Information
- The following resources provide
more detail on what you need to do for this assignment, and how to prepare
your proposal:
Assignment
Information
Length:
750
Weight:
24%
Learning
Outcomes Added
- InformedLearning:
Apply knowledge of executive functioning to enhance self-directed learning
skills and habit formation. - Thesis: Write
a clear declarative sentence that takes a firm position on the topic under
consideration and serves to organize the rest of the work. - Professionalism:
Ensure that your communication follows established guidelines and use a
careful editing process.
Extra comments
Identify the problem
you need to develop a plan to find a solution either by a new habit or by
improving self-directed skills you need to apply knowledge by executive function you should start with
statement about why is what your doing so important so he can continue reading
when your done support it with evidence and sources you need to describe a plan need be about a
good habit or executive function
Conclusion what’s the
consequence of it is it long term or short term