1. Learning Outside the Classroom
Chapter 4

3. Essential Question: Which methods of learning academic information is appropriate and useful for you?
Which types of active reading strategies fit differing academic text?
Outside of class, what methods should you use?

4. Understanding, not memorizing, is the foundation of college learning.
Study – to apply the mind so as to acquire understanding and knowledge

5. There are Seven Essential Learning Methods
Seven Methods of Learning Reading Textual Sources Solving Problems Writing Case Studies Individual Projects Collaborative Learning with Peers Academic Networking 5

6. Learning from Textual Sources
Academic Reading: Reading for understanding rather than for personal information or entertainment.

7. Comprehension Monitoring
Structured Reading
Forethought
Performance Phase
Reflection
Concentration
Comprehension Monitoring
Pacer
Sectioning
Marking Text
Vocabulary 7

8. Structured Reading Method
Forethought: Plan and prepare
Look over the reading
Read the summary at the beginning or ending,
What primary question is it answering?
Based on personal knowledge, how deeply should you read?

9. Reading Strategies
The Pacer Technique – use your finger or notecard or both to keep focused
Sectioning – Set goals on the amount you read
Marking the Text – Think Avid
Comprehension Monitoring

10. Blocks to Good Reading
Vocabulary
Concentration
P. 70 Self-check

11. There are Seven Essential Learning Methods
Seven Methods of Learning Reading Textual Sources Solving Problems Writing Case Studies Individual Projects Collaborative Learning with Peers Academic Networking 11

12. The Other Six
Problem Solving – Math and physics are most commonly solved this way
Writing – Most college writing is about formulating an argument and defending it
Individual Projects
Case Studies – higher thinking skills such as analyzing
Peers – Group projects, tutoring, study groups
Academic Networking – using social media to network with peers, instructors, and support service to improve academic performance

13. Mid-Semester Assessment October 1113