Question.5122 - Module 1 assignment: Applying beginner's mind in this classDue: Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:59pmDue: Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:59pmLate60/6060/60 PointsAttemptReview FeedbackSUBMITTED: Feb 23, 2025 4:13pmSUBMITTED: Feb 23, 2025 4:13pm2%Attempt 1 Score:60/60View FeedbackAnonymous Grading:noUnlimited Attempts AllowedDetailsAssignment objective:Students will reflect on their past experience in science classes, identify any negative beliefs about their ability to succeed in a science class, and implement beginner's mindset strategies to help them succeed in this courseConnection to module objectives:Challenge negative beliefs about your ability to do well in science classesImplement learning strategies that will help you adopt a beginner's mindset Description:Think back to your previous science and math classes. What was your experience like in those classes? Did you have fun and pass with flying colors? Or did you struggle to do well? Do you ever wonder if you're just not smart enough to do well in science and math classes?If science classes are scary and intimidating, or if you doubt your ability to succeed in this or any other science class, you're not alone. (In fact, I have an undergraduate degree in physics, a masters degree in math, and a PhD in earth science, and just about every one of my science and math classes I took felt intimidating and scary). However, research into how people learn shows that if we don't challenge our fears and negative beliefs about ourselves, they can get in the way of doing well. In fact, science isn't about being smart, it's about being curious, and everyone is innately curious. This is why developing a beginner's mindset early in the course is super important.In this assignment I want you to do three things:Reflect for a moment on your previous science classes. How did you feel in those classes? Did you feel confident that you belonged in the class and that you could succeed?Reflect on how you feel about this class. Do you feel like you belong in our class and that you can succeed?What will it take to adopt a fearless, beginner's mindset for this class? Identify some concrete things you can do to switch from fear to curiosity.The "Steps" section below has more detailed instructions, but when you're finished you'll submit a word document here that contains your reflections and the beginner's mindset strategies you intend to implement in this course this semester. Make sure that your own personal experience and voice shines through in what you write—I'm not looking for the "right answer" or some generic, AI-generated text. I want to learn about your authentic experience and what you plan to do to succeed in this course :)Actually, now is a great time to review the policy governing the use of AI tools in this class, found in the course syllabus (there's also a short video in Module 0 where I talk through it). If you have any questions about it, let me know! Steps:Write down whatever feels important to you about your experience in previous science classes in a word document. Use the following questions as a guide:How did you feel in those classes?Did you feel confident that you belonged in the class and that you could succeed?Did you feel safe to express curiosity, ask questions, participate actively in the class, and get the help you needed?Were your classmates and your instructor supportive and encouraging?Did you ultimately succeed (were you pleased with how well you ultimately did and how much you learned)?Reflect on how you feel going into this class. Add whatever feels important and relevant to your word document (feel free to be candid)What concrete things can you do to adopt a fearless, beginner’s mindset in this course? Write down three specific, concrete things you can do this semester at the end of your word documentSubmit your word document hereHow this assignment will be graded:This assignment is worth 60 points; each step above is worth 20 pts. Overall, I am looking for responses that are authentic and thoughtful and that will help you feel curious and brave in this course. I'm not necessarily looking for polished or professional-sounding prose (though that's certainly never a bad thing!). Just make sure it's your own personal voice and experience that come through (I suffer through enough AI-generated essays as it is).
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