1. © 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

2. © 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

3. © 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

4. © 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.

5. © 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

6. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Is Divided Attention Effective?  Ineffective  Experiment with superimposed televised sports events

7. © 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

8. © 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.

9. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator  Extroverted-Introverted  Sensing-Intuitive  Thinking-Feeling  Judging-Perceiving

10. © 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

11. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Multiple Intelligences  Stanford-Binet IQ Test  Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

12. © 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

13. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Concentration Concentration is the process of paying attention.

14. © 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

15. © 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

16. © 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

17. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Use Your Syllabus  Goals  Objectives  Assignments  Examination dates  Course requirements  Explanation of the grading system

18. © 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

19. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman Visit the Longman English Pages  http://www.ablongman.com/englishpages Take a Road Trip to Mt. Rushmore! Visit the Memorization and Concentration module in your Reading Road Trip CD-ROM for multimedia, tutorials, exercises, and tests  http://www.ablongman.com/englishpages