Assignments for SDV115, Section A, Spring 2011

For Wednesday, January 12

1. Read Ch. 1, pp. 2 – 15.

2. Complete Ex. 1.1, pp. 6 – 9, Learning Styles Inventory.

3. Take the VARK online inventory at http://www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp; print the results.

4. By Friday, answer my email to introduce yourself (access your DMACC email account) (10 points).

For Friday, January 14

1. Answer my email (10 points)

2. Complete the class policy cheat sheet (5 points)

3. Complete the Campus Resources Packet (10 points)

4. Study pp. 16-32: Linear and Global Learners and Multiple Intelligences.

5. Complete Ex. 1.3, pp. 19-20.

6. As you read pp. 24-29, identify the 2 or 3 intelligences that are particular strengths for you.

For Wednesday, January 19

1. Major assignment 1: Reflective Writing, Chapter 1 (handout). Please type the reflection and double space the lines. Turn in VARK and other inventories (Ex. 1.1 and 1.3). (Total value: 20 points)

2. Read Ch. 2, pp. 34-49. Information Processing. How do our brains learn new material?