The mission of Eastfield College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning.
Reflect a moment on the causes of your procrastination in your course. Then write them down.
List at least two negative consequences NOT related to your grade in the course of your procrastination.
What are the barriers that have caused you to get behind in the course?
Check those that apply.
‚ No textbook
‚ Haven’t viewed videos
‚ No syllabus or don’t understand syllabus
‚ Did not attend orientation
‚ Do not understand assignments
‚ Course more demanding than expected
‚ Text difficult to read
‚ Professor does not respond to attempts to communicate with him or her
‚ Other: list
List some specific ways to overcome these barriers. Check all that apply
‚ Buy text
‚ View videos in library
‚ Contact professor and make specific appointment to meet with him or her
‚ Read syllabus carefully, marking sections that you don’t understand
‚ Seek help from Learning Assistance Center with difficult assignments
‚ Make a weekly schedule that includes time for studying for the course
‚ Ask family and friends for support for your taking this course
Make your own action plan so that you can complete the course successfully.
List the steps you need to take to “get back in the game” in your course in the order in which you should take them.
Give yourself a timeline for accomplishing your goals.
Give yourself a reward for all the hard work. Write down what it will be.