NCO201 Learn to Learn, Learn for Life TMA01

Question 1

A learning profile provides a snapshot of where you are at the beginning of this
course. It helps you take stock of your individual strengths and weaknesses so that you can be intentional about growing as a self-directed learner.

Instructions: Complete the metacognitive competency and mindset
questionnaires provided. You can find them on the L- or LG-page under
“Modules”. Answer each questionnaire honestly for the most accurate
assessment.

i. Download and complete the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI)
questionnaire.
ii. Select one strength and one weakness from the MAI questionnaire.
iii. Download and complete the Growth Mindset Questionnaire.
iv. Select one strength and one weakness from the Growth Mindset
questionnaire.

Use the following table** to compile your results.

Include this information in the appendix of the TMA01 Submission Template.

Question 2

Setting goals and developing a learning plan that is tailored to our learning profiles are good habits to cultivate for effective self-directed learning.

In the TMA01 Submission Template, answer the following questions:

A. Show your ability for self-directed learning by describing your learning goal
(see TMA01 Template in Canvas). Your description should include:
i. An element of learning something new (specify what you want to learn
and ensure it involves acquiring new knowledge or skills. If you would
like to improve an existing skill, you need to identify something new that
you will be learning to do so).
ii. A measurable point of success (how you will know if you have achieved your learning goal? Consider: performance quality, task completion, output/product, comparison of before/after.)

(10 marks)

B. Demonstrate how your chosen
(i) metacognitive strength and
(ii) mindset strength may help you achieve this goal and explain why. Use examples from previous personal experience to support your discussion.

(20 marks)

C. Identify how your chosen
(i) metacognitive weakness and
(ii) mindset weakness may hinder your ability to achieve your goal and explain why. Use examples from previous personal experience to support your discussion.

(20 marks)

D. Describe one strategy that can strengthen ONE weakness in the context of
achieving this goal and explain how you would use it.

(20 marks)

E. Show your ability for self-directed learning by completing a 6-week plan during Weeks 5–10 to help you achieve your goal. This plan should include the
following:
a. Strategies, resources or support you will need to achieve your goal
b. At least one example of support you intend to receive from a learning
community (i.e. a person / people who will help you achieve your goal)
c. Your strategy from Q2D that will help you overcome your chosen
weakness to achieve this goal

(10 marks)