Becoming a Master Student Chapter 1 The First First Step Step

Becoming a Master Student The First Step TRUTH

Becoming a Master Student The First Step TRUTH is the is theto MASTERY MASTERY

Becoming a Master Student Discovery Statements / Declarations of what you want / Descriptions of your attitudes / Statements of your feelings / Transcripts of your thoughts / Chronicles of your behavior Becoming a Master Student

Seven Discovery Statement Guidelines ¶ Discover what you want · Record the specifics Ì Notice your inner voices and pictures Í Notice physical sensations Becoming a Master Student

º Use discomfort as a signal Ï Suspend self-judgment Ð Tell the truth Seven Discovery Statement Guidelines Becoming a Master Student

Intention Statements ¢ Your commitment to do a specific task ¢ Your commitment to take a certain action Becoming a Master Student

Seven Intention Statement Guidelines ¶ Make your intentions positive Ë Make intentions small and keepable Ì Use observable criteria for success Í Set time lines Becoming a Master Student

Seven Intention Statement Guidelines º Be careful of intentions that depend on others Ï Anticipate self-sabotage Ð Identify your rewards Becoming a Master Student

What is the value of higher education??? $ Master the liberal arts $ Gain a broad vision $ Learn career skills $ Discover your values $ Discover your interests $ Hang out with the great $ Join the conversation

Becoming a Master Student How will you pay for it?

Becoming a Master Student How will you pay for it? Grants Social Security Personal Savings Scholarships Loans

Becoming a Master Student How will you pay for it? Grants Company Assistance Social Security Relatives Personal Savings Scholarships Loans Military Funds College Work Study

Becoming a Master Student Do you have effective habits?

Becoming a Master Student If not, how can you change a habit?

Becoming a Master Student Tell the truth If not, how can you change a habit? Truth

Becoming a Master Student Tell the truth Commit to use If not, how can you change a habit? Commitment Truth

Becoming a Master Student Tell the truth Commit to use Affirmation If not, how can you change a habit? Affirmation Commitment Truth

Becoming a Master Student Tell the truth Commit to use Affirmation If not, how can you change a habit? Small Change Affirmation Commitment Truth

Becoming a Master Student Tell the truth Commit to use Affirmation If not, how can you change a habit? Feedback Small Change Affirmation Commitment Truth

Becoming a Master Student Tell the truth Commit to use Affirmation If not, how can you change a habit? Feedback Small Change Affirmation Commitment Truth P R A C T I C E

Becoming a Master Student Learning Styles Discovering how you learn

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 1--Green l Seek purpose for information l Need personal connection l Spend time observing and planning before acting l Enjoy working with other students

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 1--Green Learning Strategy l Ask questions to help you understand why it is important for you to learn this information

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 2--Purple l Crave ideas and facts l Eager to learn l Understand theories and concepts l Probably enjoy lectures and individual class assignments l Prefer solitary time

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 2--Purple Learning Strategy l Ask questions to help you understand what you’re learning l Ask your instructor to point out highest priority topics

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 3--Orange l Like to experiment with the information they have learned l Want to see if the facts they learned really work in daily life

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 3--Orange Learning Strategy l Ask questions to help you understand how something works l Experiment with new ideas l Allow time for hands-on practice

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 4--Yellow l Enjoy group activities l Create “on their feet” l Usually vocal in a group l Skilled at teaching others l Enjoy challenge

Becoming a Master Student Stages of Learning Stage 4--Yellow Learning Strategy l Ask for opportunities to demonstrate your understanding l Teach another student l Report results of your experiments

Becoming a Master Student Using your Learning Profile to Succeed in School l Tolerate discomfort l Match activities to your learning profile l Adjust your learning strategies l Stay in charge of your learning l Associate with students who have different learning profiles

Becoming a Master Student What are some characteristics of a Master Student? Becoming a Master Student

Characteristics of a Master Student l Organized l Competent l Joyful l Creative l Inquisitive l Attentive l Willing to change Becoming a Master Student

Characteristics of a Master Student l Willing to participate l Accepting l Sense of humor l Self-aware l Responsible l Willing to risk Becoming a Master Student

The Master Student is you! Success