The Psychology of Studying

How To Tame A Textbook SQ4R Question Survey Read Recite/Respond Reflect/Record Review

How To Tame A Lecture LISAN Ideas Lead Signal words Actively listen Note taking

Study Strategies Study in a specific place Used spaced study sessions

Methods For Improving Memory Drill and Practice Relate New Information to What Is Already Known Form Unusual, Exaggerated Associations The Method of Loci

Methods For Improving Memory Mnemonic Devices Acronym Sensory-Afferent Motor-Efferent = SAME

Methods For Improving Memory Mnemonic Devices Phrase Every Good Boy Does Fine

Methods For Improving Memory Mnemonic Devices Jingle X shall stand for playmates 10 V for 5 stalwart men. I for one, D for five. M for a thousand soldiers true, And L for 50, I’ll tell you.

Look for meaningful acronyms. Try the method of loci. IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY Domain Helpful Techniques Use mnemonics. Lists of items Look for meaningful acronyms. Try the method of loci. Textbook material Follow the SQ4R system. Allocate your time to allow for distributed practice. Read actively, not passively. Follow LISAN method. Lectures Take notes, but record only main points. Review notes as soon after lecture as possible in order to fill in missing points. Write a detailed outline of lecture notes rather than passively reading them. Studying for exams Use flash cards for concepts and terms! Cite examples.

Self-Regulated Learning 1. Set specific, objective learning goals. 2. Plan a learning strategy. 3. Be your own teacher. 4. Monitor your progress. 5. Reward yourself. 6. Evaluate your progress and goals. 7. Take corrective action.

Procrastination Time Management weekly time schedule Goal Setting term schedule Goal Setting Make Learning An Adventure

Taking Tests Read all directions and questions carefully Survey the test before you begin Answer easy questions first Spend more time on more difficult ones Answer all questions Use time wisely Ask for clarification when needed

Objective Tests Relate question to what you know, then read alternatives Read all choices before making decision Read rapidly and skip questions unsure about Eliminate certain alternatives Answer all questions, no penalty for guessing Look for best answer. Rule out flawed answers. Answers with always, never, most, least, best, worst, largest, or smallest are often false

Short Answer Questions Read question carefully Note key words like compare, contrast, discuss, evaluate, analyze, explain Answer question and provide all it asks Think about answer and list main points, then write, and rearrange in logical order Don’t pad your answer Review your answer for errors

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Getting the Most From This Course Prepare – read and write Take an honest look at yourself

Getting the Most From This Course Decide what you want for yourself Take risks

Getting the Most From This Course Establish trust Be direct

Getting the Most From This Course Listen Think for yourself

Getting the Most From This Course Avoid self-fulfilling prophecies