© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Chapter 1: Active Learning PowerPoint by JoAnn Yaworski and Mimi Markus Bridging the Gap, 8/e Brenda Smith
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman In this chapter you will learn how to become an active learner by understanding: Attention Learning styles Multiple intelligences Concentration strategies Academic behaviors for academic success Importance of a syllabus
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman What Is Active Learning? Paying attention Understanding learning styles Understanding multiple intelligences Overcoming internal and external distractions
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman What Is Cognitive Psychology? Cognitive psychology is the body of knowledge that describes how the mind works. It offers many ways of looking at attention and learning.
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman How Does the Brain “Pay Attention”? Dual command center screens message Cortex screens for trivial information Cortex & RAS block distractions
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Is Divided Attention Effective? Ineffective Experiment with superimposed televised sports events
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Can Tasks Become Automatic? Some tasks become automatic: walking, tying shoes, driving a car Automatic tasks do not divide attention Everyday reading is automatic College reading requires more attention –Unfamiliar words –Complex concepts
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Cognitive Learning Styles People develop a preference for a particular learning style. Two examples are –Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator, and –Right- versus left-brain dominance.
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator Extroverted-Introverted Sensing-Intuitive Thinking-Feeling Judging-Perceiving
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Left- Versus Right-Brain Dominance Left Brain Analytical Logical Verbal skills Right Brain Intuitive Creative Emotional Think in symbols
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Multiple Intelligences Stanford-Binet IQ Test Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences Word smart Picture smart Logical smart Body smart People smart Self smart Music smart Nature smart
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Concentration Concentration is the process of paying attention.
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Cures for External Distractions Create a place for studying Use organizational tools Schedule weekly activities Take short breaks
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Cures for Internal Distractions Make a list Increase your self-confidence Improve your self-concept Reduce anxiety Spark an interest Set a time goal
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Successful Academic Behaviors Attend class Be on time Be aware of essential class sessions Read assignments before class Review lecture notes before class Consider using a tape recorder Pass the first test Predict the exam question Network with other students Form a study group Learn from other student papers Collaborate
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Use Your Syllabus Goals Objectives Assignments Examination dates Course requirements Explanation of the grading system
© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Searching the Net Make a plan Search and search again Read selectively Record as you go Consider the source
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