We've tried sleeping with a text book under our pillow. Sadly, learning by osmosis is not the way to get straight A's.
Individuals learn in a variety of ways. Learning styles include but are not limited to:
Unfortunately, standardized learning can leave students unprepared when facing complex topics in higher education.
Individuals learn in a variety of ways. Learning styles include but are not limited to:
- Spatial
- Auditory
- Verbal
- Kinesthetic (hands-on)
- Logical
Unfortunately, standardized learning can leave students unprepared when facing complex topics in higher education.
STUDY HABITS & TESTING STRATEGIES
So... which is it? What kind of learner are you? Oxford Learning offers an excellent guide that outlines learning strategies for every type of learner. The Oxford Learning resource can be found here. For individuals who are unfamiliar with these themes, you may have experienced them in the workplace. Think back, what helps you retain information in a professional setting? Being rewarded. Writing things down. Practicing often.
Of course, we are generalizing. We'll go over some of our favorite strategies. Keep in mind, these might not work for everyone but they were the most effective strategies we used over the past decade.
Of course, we are generalizing. We'll go over some of our favorite strategies. Keep in mind, these might not work for everyone but they were the most effective strategies we used over the past decade.
Study Habits
Mind Mapping
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Phonetic Learning | Games Create word games for yourself.
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General Habits Create a routine. Study at the same time each day and in similar durations.
Use popular techniques.
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Testing Strategies
To clarify, the following concepts will highlight multiple choice exams. The University of Northern Colorado offers a phenomenal resource on test taking strategies. The resource can be found and downloaded here. The following are our favorite strategies for general test staking.
Examine Opposite multiple choice options/answers closely.
Read the question and answers all the way through before making a selection.
- there is a good chance one of the two is correct
- Work questions twice then move on (come back later).
- time management
- another question on the exam may help you remember information
Read the question and answers all the way through before making a selection.
- questions may seem straight forward and end with:
- all these options apply except?
- when is this not true?
- one answer may seem correct while a second option is the more correct answer