POSITIVE LEARNING HABITS Pep Talk Learning HabitsSkills Listening

POSITIVE LEARNING HABITS Pep Talk

Learning Habits/Skills • • • Listening Concentration/Memory Note-taking Reading comprehension Writing

Listening Strategies –Stop talking. –Practice active listening. –Focus on the teacher/speaker –Repeat messages back to the teacher to determine understanding.

Concentration Strategies • • • Avoid interruptions or distractions Focus on the current task Study in a quiet relaxing environment. Take breaks as needed/avoid over-studying Employ listening and concentration skills. Repeat verbally or in writing. Associate material something familiar (analogies). Employ mnemonic devices. Use the first letters of the material/list to make a silly sentence/story. Create an acronym. Rehearse (repeat over & over)

Reading Comprehension Strategies • Scan the chapter • Try to visualize what you are reading • Use the TEACH format » Think: What will this chapter be about? What do I need to learn from this chapter? » Explain: Decide what you already know about the chapter. » Ask: Who? , What? , Where? , When? , Why? » Clues: Title, Key words, Headings, Illustrations » Handwrite chapter highlights: Definitions, Formulas, and Main Concepts.

Writing Strategies • • • Write legibly. (clearly) Remember the 3 C’s: Clear, Concise, and Convincing. Write in an understandable format. Proofread your work. Proof-Speak.

The 5 Rs of Note-taking strategies • Record: during the lecture, write down all meaningful info legibly (repeated phrases, topics of emphasis based on the teacher’s voice tone • Reduce: after the lecture, write a summary of the ideas/facts using key words as cues words • Recite: recite all info in your own words without looking at your notes or the text • Reflect: think about your own opinions/ideas. Organize your notes (outline or diagram). Raise questions & record original ideas • Review: before reading new material, take 10 minutes to review your older notes. Skim over the main ideas/details (review notes within 48 hours)

Test Taking Strategies • General test preparation strategies. • Rest, Sleep, Eat

General Test Preparation Strategies • • Stay healthy and well-rested. Eat a good breakfast. Avoid over-studying. Develop a plan of action.

• Read • Examine • Label • Always • X out

More Test Taking Strategies • Relax during test administration. • Glance over the test; number of questions, format, points per question/section, etc. • Read instructions completely, then: – Answer the easiest questions first. – Eliminate answers. – Go with your first guess. – Check over your answers before turning the test in.

Good/Effective Study Skills • Keep an organized notebook. • Understand the assignment, then read & follow all instructions • Keep assignments up to date • Schedule a time and place to study • DON’T PROCRASTINATE • Study in short parts instead of “cramming” • Complete hard assignments first • Participate in class activities/discussions

Poor Study Habits Studying around loud noises/distractions Studying in a cluttered environment Letting your thoughts wander Studying when tired or hungry Staying up late to study = lack of sleep Playing around and not studying • Cramming • • •

Long-term vs. Short-term Memory • In the brain - permanent storing, managing, and retrieving information for later use. • In the brain - temporary storage, and retrieving of information for current use. • May be available for a lifetime • Available only a short time