LSIC 179- Optimal Performance

Schedule of Assignments

 

Please note that while it is my intention to adhere to this schedule, it may be necessary to make adjustments during the semester and it is the student's responsibility to stay up-to-date with schedule changes as they are announced in class.    Regular attendance is assumed as part of the contract you made when taking a seat in this course. Poet Tom Wayman puts it well in his poem linked here:  Did I Miss Anything.        

**On Saturday, September 29th the class will meet from 9:00am-12:00.  You will need to take necessary steps (rearrange work schedule, get a babysitter, etc.) so that you are available on that morning.  It is important that we have 100% participation. **  

ALWAYS BRING SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH AND SOMETHING TO WRITE ON TO CLASS

Aug 18:  Orientation, Introduction to the course and to each other

               For Thursday:  “What does Optimal Performance Look Like?” (R1)

               Bring a typed copy of your responses with you to class

Aug 23:  What Is Optimal Performance?

               Discussion and presentation

               Discussion of Info Lit competencies               

Aug 28:  Mindfulness and Optimal Performance

               Bring your Hanh book with you to class.           

Aug 30:  ***Class will meet in West Ridge Lounge, Level One***

For Sept 06:  read “Why We Help” on e-reserve in library and

 “The Keys To Happiness” at the following link: http://www.livescience.com/health/060227_happiness_keys.html

Connect these readings in a brief reflection (2 pages).  (R2)                 

Sept 04:  A Systems Perspective

            R2 due 9/06          

Sept 06: Discussion of revision process

We will meet and walk to the University Writing Center

R2 due today. 

For 9/11, come prepared to suggest a question related to optimal performance that you could imagine yourself researching further.  Be as specific as possible in defining your question.

Sept 11: Resources for research

            Guest speaker Leith Tate meeting with the class

            For next class, print out and bring three abstracts you have discovered

Sept 13:  The Research Process

            Bring your abstracts to share in class.   Also, bring your Info Lit check sheet with you.

    For next Tuesday read chapter three and four in Flow on e-reserve in the library

              Chapter Three: Adams through Lovinger

              Chapter Four: Luney through Warren

  Use the Reading Guide online and bring your notes with you to class to refer to   as you teach your peer. (R3) 

 Sept 18: Flow

               Group meeting to discuss key points, define mastery

               Meet with partners to peer teach     

               For next class

               e-reserve in Ramsey Library.  The same article can be found at the following  site:

                http://home.golden.net/~eps/articles.html,   Article #19

             The TAIS Reading Response (R3) is linked here

  Sept 20: Attention and Regulation of Arousal

              Flow learning assessment in class

              Discussion of Nideffer’s article and TAIS Inventory

            Your reflection, processing Nideffer's article, the results from the TAIS, is due on the 25th.

  Sept 25: TAIS continued

              Bring your written reflection processing your inventory to class (R3)

              Read Les Fehmi’s article, “Open Focus” on e-reserve in Ramsey Libe

 Sept 27: Open Focus Workshop         

Sep 29:  Saturday!  Ropes course!

                The class will meet at Mullen Park at 9:30am.  The session will last until 12:30.  You will need to wear close-toed shoes, and it is recommended that you bring a water bottle.  This event goes rain or shine.  Bring your completed reflection , R4, to class on October 2nd. 

Oct. 02: Ropes course writing due, Orientation to Active Learning Project

Oct. 04:  Trade for the Saturday session; no class meeting

Oct 11:  Active vs, Service Learning Project

              Guest: Dr. Merritt Moseley, Director Key Center

              Schedule small group meetings today

            Fill out Here's Our Plan and bring to consultation on 16th.  Each individual in the group will independently answer the questions then, as a group you will discuss and determine the goals, expectations and commitments you will make as a group, then re-do the form to bring to consultation.

Oct 16  Consultation, Investigation

              This period will be used for small group consultations

Oct 18:  Story Theory

            Depending on how far we get on the 16th, we may need this time for meetings.   If we are in good shape we will use this meeting to cover Story Theory. 

Oct 23:  Optimal Performance; The Physiological Keys

              The Mind Is the Body

               R5:  The Mind is the Body, Reflective Writing 5 due Oct 30

Oct 25:   Mind/body applied:  Yoking, Breathing

Oct 30:  Biofeedback and Optimal Performance

                An introduction to three market-ready devices

Nov 1:  Lab sessions individually scheduled

                Scheduling your lab session

                R6, your reflective writing discussing your experience with biofeedback is due on Nov 8th

                By this week you and your group should be well underway with your project.  If you are not, it is critical that you make an appointment to consult with Connie.

Nov 6:  Optimal Performance:  The Cognitive Keys

              Stressful Emotions, Thoughts and Beliefs

Nov 8:  Thought-Changing

                R6 due today

                Schedule group meetings for Nov 13th

Nov 13: Group sessions, Progress meetings

Nov 15:  The class will meet at the Reuter Center to attend presentations at the LIVE WELL fair that goes from 9-3. 

Nov 20:  Intro to Neurofeedback

Nov 27:  Group Presentations

Nov 29:  Group Presentations

Dec 11:   Final Exam Period