Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

156 ACTIVITY 31: MIDTERM REFLECTION FOR FINAL SEMINAR OBJECTIVE: ANALYZE GRADES IN YOUR CLASSES THIS TERM. DETERMINE TIME- MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE REST OF THE TERM AND ACADEMIC READINESS FOR NEXT TERM. TASK: REFLECT ON YOUR PERFORMANCE AND EFFORT AT THIS POINT IN THE TERM. This week you will write a reflection about your midterm progress. Some of you are taking IELP classes only, whereas others are taking your first academic classes. Some of you are in the middle of your second term of being enrolled in academic classes. Most students are taking midterm exams at this time. Next week, you will begin the registration process for your full time enrollment in academic classes in the next term of study. Are you ready? 1. What is your current term combined GPA in your PSU and IELP courses? Look on D2L for your current percentages in classes to determine your letter grade, then use a calculator to determine your current term GPA. a. Current Term GPA: _______________ 2. Your current percentage in Final Pathways Seminar as noted in D2L: ___________ a. If you have any missing grades in this class, you can turn your assignments in late for a 70% grade . Any missing work must be received by Week 9 class time. FOR YOUR REFLECTION: On the page in your ePortfolio, you will create a new text box and reflect on your performance this term. In your text box, use the following guide to develop your reflection: 1. Title: Midterm Reflection – Week 6, Today’s date 2. You are now at the midpoint of the term. Choose 2 of your current classes: What is happening in these classes that is easy and manageable? What is happening in these classes that you weren’t expecting or that are difficult to manage? Explain. 3. Are you satisfied with your grades in this Pathways seminar and in your other classes? Why or why not? 4. Are you ready for full-time academic classes? How do you know? Do you think your current grades at this point reflect your ability and effort in your studies? Why or why not? Explain in detail. 5. What are you doing now to balance your time for schoolwork and life outside of school? 6. What are some strategies you can apply to help you finish the term successfully? 7. Share the ePortfolio with your Pathways Instructor.  Be sure to share for assessment.