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Success
SkillsPart 1
Strong Start Series
Agenda Total hours
Breaks
How do you learn?
How do you study?
Notes
Test-taking Tips
Reading for Understanding
Critical Thinking
Objectives Identify ways to become an active learner,
engaged in your learning.
Define learning styles.
Describe techniques to enhance your learning,
based on a variety of learning styles.
IntroductionsIntroduce yourself to 2 - 3
people.
Share:
your name
one item of your choice
How do you learn best?
How do you learn?Chapter 1 – Learning by Doing
Chapter 2 – Learning Styles
Awareness Activity Do you sit close
to the action?
Do you actively
participate in the
discussion?
Do you take notes
during class?
Do you take notes
while reading?
Do you read the
material before or
after the instructor
presents it?
A few things to know about
The brain…
Researchers…
Vocabulary…
Brain Needs Deals with Information
Food
Water
Oxygen (exercise)
Sleep
Connects to previous
learning
Stores things that by
similarity
Recalls things by
differences
Emotions impact
learning
1000 words = 1
picture
Chunks of information
Active vs. Passive
Learning Active – doing something, being
conscious or mindful, being part of the
learning
Passive – doing nothing, unconsciously,
letting the learning happen to you
Are most people active or
passive learners?
Are you sequential,
random, or balanced?
ActivitySequenti
al
Random •Balance
d
Sequential Learners
Step-by-step
approach
Theory
Order
Neatness
Planner
Structure
Detail
Get to the point
Formal school
structure
Traditional instruction
Random Learners Less structure
Favorite subjects
English
Sports & Current Events
Examples & Comparisons
Gut sense
Illustrations
Random thinking
Non-traditional learning
Informal school
Balanced Learner
Complete Checklist: Activity 1 Sequential or Random Preferences,
Sequential Instructor
Random Instructor
Balanced Instructor
Are you visual,
auditory, or tactile?
Complete Activity 3: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
Visual Strategies
Good notes
Flash cards
Read instructions
Review material
Write reminders
Vocabulary
Visualize spelling
Write names
Visual Strategies
Calendar
Sit close
TV
Picture—Control
Color Code
Notebooks
Numbers--visualize
Auditory Strategies
Read aloud
Listen
Small group study
Ask questions
Rhythm/song
Tape record
Repeat
Solve problem aloud
Memorize –
rhythms/songs
Teach
Positive talk
Tactile/Kinesthetic Strategies
Flash cards
Reading
Write notes
Abbreviations/symbol
s
Rewrite
Recite information
Highlight
Calculator
Work area
Breaks
Real-world
applications
Other theories:
Left Brain/Right Brain Multiple Intelligences
PaperworkLearning Styles
Inventory
Pre-screening for
Learning Needs
Name
Checkmarks, if true
No need to tally
Turn in
Name
Checkmarks, if true
No need to tally
Turn in
Review and Reflect Brain
Learning Styles
Teaching Styles
What have you
learned about yourself
as a learner?
How will this be
helpful as a student?
Write them down.
Share with partner.