© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Basic Teaching Skills for Career Education Instructors Chapter 3 Teaching Study and Testing Skills

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Critical Concept Master Educators know that character is shaped by learning so they help shape a student’s character by acting as a learning catalyst.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Desired Performance Goals List and explain reading skills. List note-taking and highlighting skills. Explain 15 strategies for effective studying. Avoid five failure habits. Identify key elements in developing a study group. Explain the importance of training students in test-wise strategies.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. The Master Educator Enables students to learn success behaviors at the beginning of every program. Works cooperatively with learners to reduce barriers to learning. Teaches study and test-wise strategies at the beginning of every program.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Support System Savvy Space setup. Establish a routine. Eliminate distractions. Establish priorities. Communicate with educators. Motivate and encourage learner. Get involved. Be a role model. Provide positive reinforcement. Be a realist.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Reading Skills Time allotment. Skim first. Have references handy. Use concept connectors. Reread. Evaluate.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Underlining and Highlighting Create a system. Focus on key words or phrases. Check for meaning.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Note-Taking Skills Think about what is heard. Devise shorthand. Designate and recognize cues. Clarify. Reminder notes for discussion. Record main points. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Note-Taking Skills Fill in blanks. Use an organization system. Make separate reference pages.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. When to Study Study during peak performance time. Consider sleep habits. Take advantage of opportunities. Relate time to task. Maximize primetime.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 15 Study Habits Take charge. Define personal values. Set and prioritize goals. Show up. Get correct assignments. Establish a schedule. Pick the place. (continues)

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© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 15 Study Habits Adopt a mascot. Stand up and look away. Don’t plan a diversion. Divide work into “mini” assignments. Keep a reminder pad. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 15 Study Habits Tackle the difficult. Expect respect. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 15 Study Habits Reward yourself.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Learned Book Anxiety Learn how to relax prior to studying. Never attempt to worry and study at the same time.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 5 Failure Behaviors 1.Skipping school 2.Skipping homework 3.Skipping mental presence 4.Skipping relationships 5.Skipping town

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Tips for Study Groups Keep groups small. Seek diversity; demand dedication. Seek equality. Don’t just invite friends. Assign leadership. Maintain rigorous formality. Appoint a chairperson. Establish guidelines. (continues)

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© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Fitness Is a Must Exercise your brain. Exercise your body. Follow balanced diet. Drink plenty of water. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Get plenty of rest.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Importance of Test-Taking Skills Test validity Less anxiety Greater demand for results

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Learner Opportunities Clearly understand the purpose of testing. Be experienced with test materials. Experience in following directions. Practice in completing information. Awareness of efficient time use. Understand the need to read carefully. Preparing mentally and physically.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Preparing for the Test Get mentally and physically ready. Know what to expect. Follow a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Dress comfortably. Expect some anxiety. Avoid cramming the night before.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. On Test Day Relax and slow down physically. Review material lightly. Arrive early; be confident. Read directions carefully. Skim entire test. Budget time (do not spend too much time on one question). (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. On Test Day Monitor time. Begin as soon as possible. Answer easiest questions first. Mark skipped questions. Read questions carefully. Answer as many as possible. Double-check answers. Check test booklet carefully.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Deductive Reasoning Eliminate incorrect options. Rapidly define problem or question. Watch for key words or terms. Study the stem. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Deductive Reasoning Watch for grammatical clues. Look at similar or related questions. In essay questions, watch for key words. Read entire question first. Read stem first and identify elements in chart or graph relating to stem. Watch for overqualified answers. Determine writer’s intent.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Test-Taking Strategies True/false questions Multiple choice Matching Essay

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Educator Strategies Encourage learners to pace themselves. Use tests as learning experiences. Be positive and enthusiastic about testing. Ensure good test environment exists.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Wrapping It Up Teach study and testing strategies early. Facilitate success behaviors early. Reduce withdrawal rate. Avoid failure behaviors. Reduce barriers. Work cooperatively with learners.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect List and explain reading skills. List note-taking and highlighting skills. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect Explain 15 strategies for effective studying. Explain the five failure habits that should be avoided at all costs. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect What are some key elements that should be followed when developing a study group? Why is it important to train students in test-wise strategies?

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Congratulations! You have just completed three units of study toward completion of your instructor training program.