Good Morning!Announcements
Please pick up an Attendance Form. Check your grades on blackboard and read the
feedback on your homework assignments. Check blackboard/Course Materials for Q&A of
commonly asked questions. Take the Library Audio tour (has to be taken by
October16th) and go to http://libguides.consortiumlibrary.org/ENGR151
and do the preliminary work (due October 16th).
What is Learning?
Learning is the process of acquiring New knowledge and intellectual skills (Cognitive learning) New manual or physical skills (Psychomotor learning) New emotional responses, attitudes, and
values
(Affective learning)
Levels of Intellectual Skills – Bloom’s Taxonomy
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
High School
College
CollegeJunior/Senior
Learner Types
Sensing learner vs. Intuitive learner Visual learner vs. Verbal learner Active learners vs. Reflective learners Sequential learners vs. Global learners
Learner Types
Sensing learner vs. Intuitive learner Visual learner vs. Verbal learner Active learners vs. Reflective learners Sequential learners vs. Global learners
Traditional lecture format in engineering So what if your are a sensing, visual, active
and global learner type?
You are primarily responsible for creating your learning experience
Just make sure the way you study is compatible with your preferred learning styles
Metacognition – Improve Your Learning
Observe your learning
– I struggle with homework
Feedback what you observe
– I need to seek helpMake changes to improve your learning
process– Join a study group
The Secret to Success:Become an Expert Learner
Warning: Do NOT reveal the next slides to freshman engineering students or you risk that they all will be successfully graduating in engineering!
How to Become an“Expert” Learner
Control the learning process rather than become a victim of it Be active, not passive, in your approach to learning Be motivated (e.g., enjoy learning, have short-term and long-
term goals, etc.) Be disciplined (e.g. learn good habits and use them
consistently) Be more aware of yourself as learner (e.g. know your own
strengths and weaknesses) Initiate opportunities to learn Set specific learning goals
TOP SECRET
see textbook page 122
How to Become an“Expert” Learner
Have a larger repertoire of learning strategies from which to choose
Know not only what to learn, but how to learn Plan your approach to learning Monitor your learning while it’s happening Reflect more upon your own learning Evaluate the effectiveness of learning approaches and strategies Use learning strategies selectively Attribute failures to correctable causes Attribute successes to personal competence
TOP SECRET
see textbook page 122
Teaching in College
The information passes from the notes of the professor to the notes of the student without passing through the mind of either one.
Learning is a Reinforcement Process
Before class Prepare for the lecture by reviewing notes, reading text,
attempting a few problems, formulating some questions
During class Attend lecture, concentrate intently, take detailed notes, ask
questions
After class, but before next Review and annotate notes, reread text; work assigned class meeting problems, work extra problems, meet with a study
partner or study group to go over material and problems
In preparation for test or exam Review notes; review text, rework problems, meet with a
study partner or study group to go over material and problems
In preparation for final exam Review notes, reread text, rework problems, meet with a
study partner or study group to go over material and problems
When What To Do
see textbook page 123/4
Don’t Be Hung Up on the Idea of Seeking Help
Primary sources of “help” with your academic work
Your peers Your professors Campus resources
Students who seek help:- Get the most out of college- Grow the most academically- Are the happiest
CONFIRMED by Research
Group Discussion - Differences Between Engineering Study and High School
In your group, brainstorm a list of the major differences between the teaching/learning process you experienced in high school and the teaching/learning process you will encounter in university-level math/science/engineering study. Once you have a list of differences, discuss strategies for adjusting to each item on the list.
Appoint a leader to keep the discussion on topicMake sure you note the important conclusions in your journal. Make a heading:Date: 10/02/2012 Group Discussion –Engineering Study vs. High School
Peer Evaluation of Journals
Exchange your journal with another student Evaluate the other journal based on:
– three strengths– three areas for improvement– three insights
Write the evaluation inside the journal you are evaluating and print your name at the beginning and sign it at the end.
Peer evaluation is meant to improve each others journals
Assignments due by Monday 10/8
Read Chapter 4 of the textbook– Note your opinions of the sections in your journal– Note questions, issues or perspectives you have/gained
Exam 4 (blackboard), make sure you read Chapter 4 of the textbook first Homework #4:
– a) List the major differences between the teaching/learning process you experienced in high school and the teaching/learning process you will encounter in university-level math/science/engineering study based on the in-class group discussion. Write 1-2 page(s) outlining strategies for adjusting to each item on the list.
– b) Pick two items from the left column of the list of “mistakes students make” on page 130 and write down a commitment how you will implement the required changes mentioned in the right column (1 page).
Homework #4 needs to submitted as doc(x) or pdf file through blackboard (email submissions will not be accepted)
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