ESEPSY 5194: Group Studies: Educational Psychology
This 1-credit, 7-week course is open to any Ohio State student seeking to better understand and address procrastination. Weekly meetings will cover research-based methods for overcoming procrastination and provide opportunities to set goals, practice applying strategies, and report back on challenges and accomplishments in a supportive setting. This course is modeled on the Procrastination Accountability Groups approach at Wayne State University developed by Zeina Ghoul and the work of Ozer, Demir, and Ferrari. Graded S/U.
Offered Spring (second 7-week session). Contact Lauren Hensley for permission to add the course. Due to the importance of the small-group setting, requests to exceed the course capacity will not be granted.
| Term | Class # | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
| SP20 (7w2) | 34890 (graduate) |
Mo | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Lauren Hensley.121 | Younkin 220 |
| SP20 (7w2) | 34891 (undergrad) |
Mo | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Lauren Hensley.121 | Younkin 220 |
The course covers the following topics:
- Identifying the myths and realities of procrastination
- Understanding theory and research related to overcoming procrastination
- Applying a minimum of five different strategies for addressing procrastination
- Self-awareness
- Forgiveness and self-talk
- Mindfulness
- Goal-setting
- Mental rehearsal
- Creating, monitoring, and reflecting on goals