28/09/2015

 

DEVELOPING A LEARNING CONTRACT

 

A typical learning contract as used in higher education is a formal written agreement between the learner and a tutor which details what is to be learnt, the resources and strategies available to assist in learning it, what will be produced as evidence of the learning having occurred, how that product will be assessed and within what timeframe the learning will take place (Knowles 1975; 1986).

 

• What are you going to learn this academic year? (what are the learning outcomes, what is to be learned?)

This academic year I am planning to learn the key concepts and theories that describe and explain why psychology is important in sport, exercise, and physical activity environments. I am hoping to understand how psychological factors can relate performance outcomes, participation frequency, and wellbeing through sport. I want to understand the effects of thoughts, feelings and behaviours on an individual’s attitude to sport.

 

• What is the best way to achieve those learning outcomes? (activities, strategies, tasks, environmental conditions. Attitude, behaviours)

 

I feel that the best way for me to achieve these learning outcomes is to make sure that I participate in as many tasks and practical activities as I can in order to expand my knowledge. I should also spend some spare time reading through information that could help me to further expand my knowledge so that I can contribute this knowledge into a work environment or in group projects and tasks. I believe that a work environment for me would be effective if it is a comfortable atmosphere and there are is group tasks with involvement as well as individual work.

 

• How will your learning and accomplishments being monitored?

 

As well as the teachers and tutors monitoring my progress, I can monitor myself by regularly reflecting on my work and efforts. I can also check with my tutor and lecturers how I am progressing to make sure I am on track. I will try to get as much feedback as I can from the work that I submit, whether it be individual work or group tasks and activities.

 

• What are the roles and responsibilities of those involved in your learning?

 

Everyone should contribute fairly towards helping each other to learn, I would prefer if everyone had a positive attitude towards learning in order to create a positive learning environment. I feel that if everyone helps each other to expand their knowledge, then the work environment would be a lot better.