EDUC Chapter 1
the five steps of preparing for class:
1) Do the assigned reading. 2) Pay attention to the syllabus. 3) Make use of additional materials provided by the instructor. 4) Warm up for class. 5) Get organized.
Read/write learners prefer to learn information through words on a printed page.
According to the VARK Inventory, read/write learners prefer to:
Being ready to move quickly from thinking to action is an example of which ability
Active experimentation abilities enable learners to make decisions, solve problems, and test what they have learned in new situations.
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)
Allow students to transfer to four-year programs to obtain bachelor's degrees.
invalid reason for putting something off
Dana, who has been putting off her English paper because she doesn't think she'll do well
Associate in Applied Science
Focused on training students for a specific career
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
Four year program carrying about 120 credits.
Adjuncts
Instructors who teach part-time at college and may not have assigned offices
A valid reason for putting something off
Kay, who hasn't completed her Political Science assignment because she was hospitalized
invalid reason for putting something off
Leon, who hasn't finished his Social Studies assignment because he thinks it's boring
invalid reason for putting something off
Pablo, who hasn't started his Biology project yet because it's going to be a lot of work
Certificate Program
Prepare students to complete a specific task or educate them about one particular aspect of a field to be able to obtain entry level positions.
heel mapping helps to connect main ideas in reading to secondary concepts.
Shatara is reading her zoology text for her next class. She finds that drawing a circle diagram (for her main topic) and linking concepts to the outside of the main topic/circle helps her visually understand the larger picture. What active reading tool is Shatara using to help her critically read topics?
multimodal learned
Some students can use multiple learning style modes to aid in their comprehension.
What does the goal setting acronym SMART stand for?
Specific goal, Measurable steps, Attainable goal, Relevant, Timeframe
Kevin has to read three chapters in his sociology text for next week. Thinking about the four steps of active reading, what should Kevin do first?
Survey the chapters by reading the headings, terms, and summaries and noting the graphs and figures.
Degree
Type of diploma students receive after graduation. Differed based on credit hours
Nadia is having a hard time understanding her economics textbook. The content is difficult, and she is overwhelmed by the amount of reading she is assigned each week. What is the BEST strategy for Nadia?
Utilize her skill set to adjust her reading strategies. Adjusting her reading skills will help Nadia learn new active reading methods and become well rounded in active reading strategies.
Major
area of study
When you encounter a problem or question that you cannot readily handle, you should persevere and put in a reasonable effort before moving on to the next problem or question.
move on only after a reasonable effort
Credits
number of hours you spend in class every week during a term
Antonio is an army veteran returning to school for his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He works thirty-five hours a week and is taking a full course load. For pleasure Antonio plays guitar in a band and has practice once a week. He is committed to maintaining the fitness level he reached in the army, so he is also training to run a marathon in four months. Although he has his music and his marathon training as outlets for the stresses of school and work, Antonio is still suffering from a great deal of stress. This is an example of
over extension
Example of procrastination
waiting until the day of the exam to start studying.
Which step involves re-reading chapter introductions and summaries and scanning your notes from the previous class?
warm up for class
