Discussion: Reflection and Self-Assessment

For this week’s Discussion, you will reflect on what you have learned during this course and apply it to your life, career goals, and Walden’s mission of positive social change.

Reminder: By Day 3, complete the Psychology Survey this week.

By Day 3

Post a response to the following:

1. Review your responses to the Week 6 Psychology Survey. Explain how your responses have changed from taking the survey during Week 1.
2. What were the most valuable components of the course to help you meet your goals?
3. Describe any areas or components of the course you believe you need further support in in order to master.
4. Describe any unexpected learning or insights you gained from the course and provide specific examples.
5. Explain how your academic and career path can reflect Walden’s mission of positive social change.

Note: Be sure to support the responses within your initial Discussion assignment post (and in your colleague reply) with information obtained from the assigned Learning Resources, including a Reference list for sources used. For information regarding how your Discussion assignment will be evaluated, please review the Grading Rubric located in the Course Information area of the course.

By Day 5

Respond to at least one of your colleagues’ initial Discussion assignment postings in one or more of the following ways:

• Ask a probing question and provide insight into how you would answer your question and why.
• Ask a probing question and provide the foundation, or rationale, for the question.
• Expand on your colleague’s posting by offering a new perspective or insight.
• Agree with a colleague and offer additional (new) supporting information for consideration.
• Disagree with a colleague by respectfully discussing and supporting a different perspective.

Important Note: For all Discussions in this course, you are required to complete your initial Discussion assignment post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link, and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:
Week 6 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 5

To participate in this Discussion:
Week 6 Discussion