This type of exercise may be assigned at any point in the semester to address a concern which the professor has regarding the course. The exercise may be adapted to address specific changes in behavior or activity level of students during a semester. This exercise may be used at any time during the semester to address a concern raised by students regarding outside or other pressures which are adversely affecting their performance in the course. Working in groups students develop a schedule of assignments and exams for the remainder of the course. Students develop a list of actions which they might take in order to deal with the problems identified in part 1 above.
Groups develop a list of suggestions for improving class procedures or activities.
At this point in the semester you may be feeling unusual pressure to complete many projects, papers and exams. I would like to help us through this part of the semester successfully. To that end I would like you to write about how you feel you are dealing with this course and what outside pressures may be distracting you from performing better. I would also like to find out from you how I may be of assistance in reinvigorating and refocusing your attention onto this class without sacrificing other classes. Please answer the following questions.