Chapter 3: Engage & Chapter 8 Learn (See page numbers) Professor Koledoye

In this chapter you will learn The difference between internal and external motivation How to put adversity and failure into perspective The impact of self-esteem on your values, motivation, and attitude. Theories of motivation and learning How to use your learning style, dominant intelligence, and personality type to increase your learning power.

SLO Alignment 1.1 Identify their personal learning style as well as strengths and weaknesses as a strategic learner and apply their knowledge to classroom learning. 1.2 Describe basic theories in the psychology of learning, memory, cognition, and motivation. 1.3 Demonstrate the use of learning strategies and study skills. 2.4 Acquire techniques and skills for personal and professional success.

Internal & External Motivation Internal-energy inside of you pushing you to go after what you want. External- external forces or people causing you to do something.

Convert External Motivation Think of how you can benefit from the task. Determine ways to make the task more relevant to you. Ex. Taking a history class as a math major. Driving a sibling back and forth to school.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pg. 164 Psychological Deficiency

Cornerstones of Personal & Professional Success Develop a new attitude. -learned helplessness, pessimism vs. optimism Make excellence a habit. Overcome your doubts and fears. Put adversity and failure into perspective. Eliminate negative self-talk and the I can’t syndrome.

Cornerstones of Personal & Professional Success Cont. Identify and clarify what you value in life. Take pride in your name and character. Develop a personal guiding statement. Make a commitment to strengthen your self-esteem.

Calculating your G.P.A. Each A is worth 4 points Each B is worth 3 points Each C is worth 2 points Each D is worth 1 point Each F is worth 0 points For each course, the number of points earned is multiplied by the number of credit hours carried by the course. see pg. 96

Example Class Grade Semester Credit Points Total Points ENGL 1301 A 3 4 = 12 BIOL 1401 16 HIST 1301 C 2 6 EDUC 1300 B 9 ART 1201 8 15 hours 51 points Divide the points (51) by the hours (15)= the g.p.a. 3.4

Chapter 8: Learn

What is this thing called learning? Conscious vs. unconscious Formal vs. informal For or to?

The Learning Process p.199 Read about the learning process. Motivation to learn Understanding through curiosity Internalize the material Apply the material Use the material to grow and change

Mobile research (phone, laptops, iPads, etc. Find two credible sites to address one of the following topics: What was Kristallnacht? Why and how long can a cockroach live without a head, why? Who invented the electric chair, why? What is Sanskrit? How is paper made? Who was Vlad the Impaler? What famous character did his life inspire?

Mobile Research Cont. Explain your topic by answering the question. Discuss your topic by addressing each step of the learning process. Read Learning Through the Ages p. 197 and list the theorist perspective you and your group agree with most.

Understand your strengths, how you learn, and your personality. Complete the following : Multiple Intelligences Survey p. 200 & read Understanding and Using the Eight Intelligences p. 202. Take the LEAD p. 204 & complete learning styles p. 206 Take the PAP p. 207 & read the description pgs. 208-213 Record all of your results.