Studying Effectively in Higher Education Module 12164 Dr. Carol Azumah Dennis @Post16Teachers #PCETchat © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

Studying Effectively Monday 30th September Introduction Monday 7th October On-line Monday 14th October Using technology in learning Monday 21st October On-line Monday 28th October Library Monday 4th November On-line Monday 11th November Literature Monday 18th November On-line Monday 25th November Writing in (good) company Monday 9th Dec Assignment brief & tutorial support © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

Are you ready for Higher Education? On-line Quiz: http://writing-in-higher-education.wikispaces.com/0ver+View+-+survey Good or bad learning experiences of learning How do adults learn? Approaches to learning © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

Experiential Learning Cycle Concrete Experience Observation and reflections concepts and generalizations Testing out in new situations Kolb 1984: 21 © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

Experiential Learning At its most effective the learning cycle ensures critical and reflective, goal directed action and evaluation of the consequences of that action Effective experiential learning requires the right balance between experience, reflection and the action they lead towards Light, Cox & Calkins 2001: 52 © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

Approaches to Learning Deep approach Intention – to understand ideas for yourself Surface approach Intention – to cope with the requirements of the course. Strategic approach Intention – to achieve the highest possible grades © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

Deep approach: Intention – to understand ideas for yourself Relating ideas to experience; looking for patterns and underlying principles; becoming actively interested in the course content Surface approach: Intention – to cope with the requirements of the course Studying without reflecting on purpose or strategy; treating course as unrelated bits of knowledge; memorizing facts and procedures routinely. Strategic approach: Intention – to achieve the highest possible grades Putting consistent effort into learning; managing time and effort effectively; being alert to assessment requirement and criteria © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164

On-line Complete the Quiz: Are you ready? Say hello: Post16Teachers – twitter #PCETchat SPAG – spelling, punctuation & grammar: On-line assessment Who’s who © Dr Carol Azumah Dennis Wk 1 12164