1.Briefly describe a time when you were studying for an exam or working on a project (i.e., tell us the topic and what the assignment/exam was like). How did your ability to self-regulate (e.g., manage your time, set goals, monitor your learning, use resources effectively, etc.) impact your progress?

2.Looking back, how might you have adjusted your approach to enhance both your learning and critical thinking?

3.Was the subject challenging or relatively easy to grasp? How did the level of difficulty impact your strategy use?

4.When you are learning new concepts and skills in a challenging course, how do you determine what's important/where to focus your attention?