Learning Outside the Classroom Chapter 4
Essential Question: Which methods of learning academic information is appropriate and useful for you? Which types of active reading strategies fit differing academic text? Outside of class, what methods should you use?
Understanding, not memorizing, is the foundation of college learning. Study – to apply the mind so as to acquire understanding and knowledge
There are Seven Essential Learning Methods Seven Methods of Learning Reading Textual Sources Solving Problems Writing Case Studies Individual Projects Collaborative Learning with Peers Academic Networking 5
Learning from Textual Sources Academic Reading: Reading for understanding rather than for personal information or entertainment.
Comprehension Monitoring Structured Reading Forethought Performance Phase Reflection Concentration Comprehension Monitoring Pacer Sectioning Marking Text Vocabulary 7
Structured Reading Method Forethought: Plan and prepare Look over the reading Read the summary at the beginning or ending, What primary question is it answering? Based on personal knowledge, how deeply should you read?
Reading Strategies The Pacer Technique – use your finger or notecard or both to keep focused Sectioning – Set goals on the amount you read Marking the Text – Think Avid Comprehension Monitoring
Blocks to Good Reading Vocabulary Concentration P. 70 Self-check
There are Seven Essential Learning Methods Seven Methods of Learning Reading Textual Sources Solving Problems Writing Case Studies Individual Projects Collaborative Learning with Peers Academic Networking 11
The Other Six Problem Solving – Math and physics are most commonly solved this way Writing – Most college writing is about formulating an argument and defending it Individual Projects Case Studies – higher thinking skills such as analyzing Peers – Group projects, tutoring, study groups Academic Networking – using social media to network with peers, instructors, and support service to improve academic performance
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