1. “Fail Forward!” Thinking for Teens Health Careers Academy Scholars YEAR 2 - November Lowcountry, Mid-Carolina, Pee Dee, Upstate AHEC Regions © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

2. “Fail Forward!” Learning Objectives Review important elements of great note taking. Discover various learning styles and how this impacts our ability to solve problems. Discuss and identify ways to facilitate problem solving. Character Moment: Integrity. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

3. “Problem solving means weeding out all the things that don’t work until you find something that does. Mistakes need not be failures. They can be steps toward finding solutions.” Anonymous

4. Note Taking Essentials Three key elements in note taking are: –Observe. –Record. –Review. Turn “chicken scratch” into something meaningful! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

5. People use specific terms when referring to differences in learning styles. –“Left” Brain are THINKERS. –“Right” Brain are SEERS. Our brains process information in many different ways! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Are You … Left Brain or Right Brain? Source: Becoming A Master Student

6. Studying for Tests Three simple techniques for getting ready: Chunk it. Review it. Work it. Enjoy the rewards! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

7. Learn from Mistakes Whether it’s you or someone else, learn from your mistakes. “F” stands for “feedback,” not “failure.” © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

8. Be prepared. Be optimistic. Be confident. Be alert. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Got Test Anxiety?

9. Do I Have What It Takes to Be a Critical Thinker? Never accept the first answer as the only answer. Constantly question to get as much information as possible. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

10. Successful Problem Solving Is … Be true to yourself. Be optimistic and hopeful! Be caring. It’s about choices! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

11. Logical Mistakes Don’t jump to conclusions. Don’t attack the person. Don’t appeal to authority. Don’t point to a false cause. Don’t think in all or nothing terms. Don’t argue with emotion. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

12. Critical Thinking is a Two Step Process What is the problem? –Causes –People How do I solve it? –Information –Solution(s) © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

13. Character Moment “Integrity” © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Albert Einstein 1879-1955

14. Wrap It UP … The End! Distribute Evaluation Administer Post-TEST © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006