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Educational Skills
Learning Strategies
Term | Definition |
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What skills do you need to determine? | Learning Habits/Skills, Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies |
What do Learning Skills/Habits involve? | Listening, Concentrating, Memorizing, Note Taking, Reading and Writing |
What are the steps for Listening Strategies? | Stop talking. Practice active listening. Focus on teacher. Repeat messages back to the teacher to determine understanding. |
What are the steps for Concentration Strategies? | Avoid distractions. Concentrate on the present task. Study in a quiet relaxing environment. Take breaks as needed/don't overstudy. |
What are the steps for Memory Strategies? | Use listening skills and concentration skills. Repeat verbally or in writing. Link material with something familiar. Use mnemonic devices. Use an acronym. |
What are the steps for Note-Taking Strategies? | Listen carefully. Write well. Follow the leader. Organize your notes. Compare notes. |
What is the mnemonic device for Reading Comprehension Strategies? | Teach |
What is TEACH? | Think, Explain, Ask, Clues, Handwrite |
What are the steps for Writing Strategies? | Write legibly. Remember the 3 C's. Write simply in an understanding format. Proofread your work. |
What are the 3 C's? | Clear, Concise, Convincing. |
What are effective study habits? | Keep a course notebook. Understand the assignment and follow directions. Keep assignments up to date. Schedule a time and place to study. Don't procrastinate. Study in short segments. Complete hard assignments first. Participate in class activities/discus |
What are poor study habits? | Completing easiest assignments first. Studying around loud noises/distractions. Studying in a cluttered environment. Letting your thoughts wander. Studying when tired or hungry Failing to reflect on the meaning of the assignment. Staying up late to study |
What are some Test-Taking Strategies to use before the test? | Stay healthy and well-rested. Avoid over-studying. Develop a plan of action. |
What are strategies to take during the test? | Relax during test administration. Glance over the test, number of questions, format, points per questions/section, etc. Read instructions completely. |
How many skills do you need to determine? | Three |