Learning Framework midterm

Resume- combination

A resume which combines chronological and functional resume formats

Some companies are willing to pay for graduate-level schooling or certifications to help you keep up with the latest trends in your industry. Correct! True

True

Terry did poorly on the math mid-term exam but decided to spend more time to study each week and sought help from a math tutor. This is an example of a growth mindset.

True

Time management is stress management.

True

To jump-start your creative thinking, you should include the craziest ideas that you can think of.

True

Values help you to understand what you want out of life.

True

Entering key dates from your course syllabi - test and quiz dates, assignment due dates - in your planner can help you manage your schedule by allowing you to see commitments ahead of time.

True

Facts include statements that use concrete words or measurements where opinions include statements that use emotional words.

True

unemployment is _____ less for college grads compared to high school grad

50%

Assumptions

A judgment or generalization influenced by experience

When you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete in a short period of time, a ____ helps you stay focused to complete those tasks.

A to do list

Verbal

Ability to communicate through speaking, writing, reading and listening

Musical

Ability to comprehend and create music

Naturalist

Ability to identify, distinguish, categorize, and classify species or items, often incorporating high interest in elements of the natural environment

Visual

Ability to organize thing spatially

Intrapersonal

Ability to understand one's own behavior and feelings; self-awareness, independence, time spent alone

Critical thinking is defined as

Analyzing and evaluating information

Long term goal

At least 6 months away Outline rewards you want Identify the steps Make them reachable

Is the following statement true or false: Controlling when and how long you interface with technology will earn you the reward of its benefits minus the suffering from its drawbacks.

True

5 key ingredients to creative thinking

Belief that you have the power to be creative Curiosity and exploration Time Alone Risk Taking and hard work Acceptance of mistakes

Linking day-to-day events in your planner to your S.M.A.R.T. goals gives you motivation to complete your goals.

True

You have a choice between two summer jobs. - Job #1 offers experience in your major but pays a lower wage. - Job #2 pays more money but is not directly related to your field of study. What should be the first step to take as you make this decision?

Consider how much money you need to earn during the summer and the value job #1 would have in helping you make a career choice.

Problem Solving

Define the problem (Analytical Thinking) Analyze the problem (Analytical Thinking) Create possible solutions (Creative Thinking) Evaluate solutions (Analytical Thinking) Take practical action (Practical Thinking)

The steps in problem solving are:

Define the problem, Analyze the problem, Create possible solutions, Evaluate solutions, Put the solution to work, Evaluate how well the solution worked.

Logical

Display an aptitude for reasoning and problem solving

Bias

Evidence slanted towards one particular judgement that prevents you from having a even handed judgment

"Studies indicate that attaining a higher education degree improves job prospects." This statement is an example of:

Facts

Each person is born with a fixed intelligence.

False

Is the following example a S.M.A.R.T. goal? I will locate a copy of the college catalog, read the list of majors, meet with an academic advisor, take a personality assessment, talk with instructor's in my prospective major department, and choose a major by spring registration.

False

Scheduling early morning classes is best for every student.

False

Short-term goals are smaller steps that are achievable or completed in a year or more

False

Susan did poorly on an math midterm. She blames the time of day of the test and says she is horrible in math. This case is an example of a growth mindset.

False

The modern workplace features work concerned with manual labor rather than information.

False

Values come from your family and not the culture in which you live.

False

Whether you are on time or late to your interview does not affect the first impression you make.

False

Resumes- Chronological

Focuses on work experience, providing a reverse-chronological employment history and ample detail about job duties and accomplishments

The resume type that focus on your skills and experience first is called _____.

Functional

No one has equal strengths in analytical, creative, and practical thinking.

True

Resume Functional

Highlights key skills and downplays work experience

Decision Making

Identify your goal (Analytical) Examine your needs (Analytical) Generate plan B (Creative) Weight the pros & cons (Analytical) Choose what seems best & take Action! (Practical)

Creative thinking involves

Imagining and considering different perspectives

college challenges

Independent learning Faster pace Challenging work More out-of-class time to manage Diversity in people and experiences Higher-level thinking

The culture of college requires all of the following except

Independent learning Fast pace and increased workload Management of out-of-class time Diverse culture Correct! That you do all your work alone

Before a job description is posted, hiring managers decide which _________ to search by within the job applicant's resume.

Keywords

How can understanding how you learn and interact with others help you in your career?

Knowing your strengths can help you use them more effectively in teams.

Developing practical thinking skill often involves:

Learning from experience

The ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons is known as _____.

Lifelong learning

_____ helps you focus on the bulk of your energy and time on your most important tasks.

Priorities

Short term goals

Narrow your focus Lead you to Long-term goal Small goals lead to big rewards

The key to making ____ knowledge work is to use what you discover, assuring that you will not have to learn the same lesson over and over again.

Practical

What are your time traps/wasters

Procrastination Commute Fatigue Confusion Preferences vs. Schedule Multitasking

Practical thinking is

Putting what you have learned to solve problems

Fact

Real verifiable information

______ is a document used by a person to present their backgrounds and skills.

Resume

Smart Goals

Specific -describe exactly how you will reach your goal Measurable -measure your progress (journal, alarms, calendar, tell a friend) Achievable - do your goals align with your values and interests Realistic - make sure risks are reasonable and deliberate. Time-frame - set a time frame to achieve your goal

Analytical thinking

Step 1: Gathering information Step 2: Breaking it into parts, Step 3: Examining and Evaluating parts Step 4: Making a connection

Creative thinking

The process of generating new and different ideas and approaches to solving problems

Practical thinking

The process of putting what you've learned into action to solve a problem or making a decision

Situations and activities that eat up time you could spend more productively are known as:

Time traps

When you set a time limit for social media breaks during study sessions, you are managing

Time traps

College risks

Time, money and yourself

How do learning style test help

To find effective strategies for interacting in the classroom To manage study time To deal with workplace To deal with technology

Before you ask questions to your college instructor about an upcoming quiz, you need to know why you are asking the questions and what you are trying to accomplish.

True

Breaking a task down into smaller, more reasonable steps can help you avoid procrastinating.

True

When exploring careers, you can learn more about a career field without making a major commitment by volunteering, service learning, and/or taking a college course in an area of interest

True

With successful intelligence, a growth mindset, and learned optimism, you will always have a new direction in which to grow.

True

You must set goals before you create a daily or weekly schedule.

True

Opinion

Uses abstract words

emotional intelligence

Using an understanding of emotions to make choices about how to think and act

Plagiarism is defined as

Using another writer's words, content, unique approach, or images without giving credit to the author. Work that is digitally copied and put into quote marks without mentioning the source. Forgetting to add the author's name to a source. Downloading a whole paper from the Internet. Correct! All of the examples are considered plagiarism.

Managing your schedule will help you achieve your goals. Which of the following activities helps you manage your schedule

Work ahead of due dates Schedule sleep time Schedule play time Check your schedule daily Being flexible Correct! All of the above are ways to manage your schedule

Perspective

a characteristic way of thinking about people, situations, events, and ideas

Putting emotional intelligence to work for you is/are

a set of skills or abilities described as reasoning with emotion

Interpersonal

ability to relate to other

Kinesthetic

ability to use activities to learn

A person who goes to unfamiliar places, seeks new experiences, and looks to meet new people is:

developing creativity by leaving their comfort zone.

When prioritizing your tasks to be completed in a day, you should always:

do what is most crucial first.

College graduates, on average:

earn $20,000 more per year than individuals with a high school diploma.

A planner helps you remember due dates and events, but does not help with responsibilities and deadlines.

false

The correct steps in the analytical thinking process are gather information, make connections, break information into two parts, and examine and evaluate those two parts.

false

The more education is likely to mean more income but not a guarantee of consistent employment.

false

Match the intelligence term on the left side with the appropriate learning style listed on the right side. There are 4 intelligence terms that are NOT used. Kinesthetic Interpersonal Spatial Verbal

k-working with your hands I-teamwork s- charts and maps v-speeches

Identifying your learning preferences helps you to:

make study and technology choices based on how you learn best.

According to Sternberg, successfully intelligent people:

motivate themselves, translate thought into action, and are not afraid to fail.

Values are

principles or qualities that you consider important

To avoid procrastination,

set reasonable goals get started whether you "feel like it" expect perfection ask for help All of the above A, B, C Correct! A, B, D

Which can most effectively guide your choices and personal goals?

the core values that motivate you

Growth mindset

the idea that our abilities are malleable qualities that we can cultivate and grow

A cover letter should contain

the position for which you are applying

Planners - whether electronic or hard copy - are essential for college students because:

they help you keep track of your commitments, plans, and priorities.

The five ingredients of creativity are:

time alone, curiosity and exploration, risk taking and hard work, acceptance of mistakes, and a belief that you can develop creativity.

An ability that you can use in many different jobs and career areas is known as a(n):

transferable skill.