Lathon 1001 Midterm

SMART goals

Goals that you know you can accomplish because they are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based

outlining system

Note taking that organizes information in a linear, hierarchical fashion using a sequence of Roman numerals, letters, and numbers -Outlining system organizes information in a linear, hierarchical fashion -Several benefits: -Easy to learn and use -Easy to see the information hierarchy, aiding in basic comprehension of the material and assisting you with recall before exams and quizzes -Promotes systematic and logical thinking

interpersonal intelligence

working with others

multiple intelligence theory

-"Intelligence" can be broken down into subsets of abilities -Individuals may possess one or, more likely, many of these abilities -Individuals can develop and strengthen different intelligence areas

how to be an effective time manager

-Assuring maximum personal and professional productivity -Reaching your goals -Maintaining a sense of control over your time -Leading a balanced life

Short-term goal

-Results you want to have achieved in the near future, in six months or less -Complement and lead toward long-term goals

long-term goal

-Something you want to accomplish in the far future, usually in six months or more -Usually made up of short-term goals

self-awareness

A self-conscious state in which attention focuses on oneself. It makes people more sensitive to their own attitudes and dispositions

Notetaking

Allows you to make a record of what the instructor thinks is important Creates a kind of cheat sheet for studying Scaffold or outline of important information If you don't do this, when you sit down to study, you'll be starting from scratch

personal goal

Any goals that are not related to academic or career achievement and that may support personal, family, or community endeavors

committed time

Blocks of time that you commit specifically for a dedicated activity -Schedule these blocks of time monthly and weekly

knowing your intelligence areas

Can be helpful in determining your strengths and what values and goals—including career pursuits—would be of interest to you Helps you identify which situations are ideal for you to excel in and find ways to adapt to situations that require other abilities Can be used as a motivator to grow and try new experiences

Visual cues

Circling or underlining Providing handouts Pointing to specific content

external motivation

Desire to look good, achieve a prize, or meet a professor's expectations

Obstacles active listening

Environmental distractions · Limited attention spans · Cultural differences · Accents or differences in dialect

internal motivation

Factors that come from inside yourself; the values that give you a sense of self-worth -Desire for knowledge, pride, or increased self-esteem

cornell method

Note-taking method that divides the paper into three sections for cues, notes, and summary -Divides notes into three sections—for cues, for notes, and for a summary -Creates a multipurpose study tool that helps bring into focus the bigger lessons in the topic -Aids higher-order thinking and helps move information into long-term memory -Useful for topics that require you to synthesize, apply, and evaluate information

shorthand

Note-taking system in which the note taker shortens common words and phrases in order to keep up with the pace of the lecture Shortening common words and phrases Often uses symbols and abbreviation Unique to you, developed over time and enabling you to record key information faster Additional information can be filled in after class Some abbreviations and shortened words are specific to a field of study

verbal cues

Repeating information Varying rates of speech, tone of voice, or pitch Saying words like important, critical, key, need-to-know, or remember this

long-term goals

Require patience, planning, and dedication

active listening

Requires the listener to fully concentrate on what is being said, and to understand, respond to, and remember the content -Identify potential obstacles Anything inhibiting your ability to focus and think clearly Determine how to overcome obstacles Cultivate the skill of active listening

Learning management system (LMS)

Secure website, hosted by the school, that provides information about the course and access to assignments, quizzes, tests, discussion boards, communication options, and grades

Self-assessment

Self-management tool that allows you to take an honest look at yourself—your traits, skills, and accomplishments -Involves reviewing and analyzing behaviors and formulating attitudes about those behaviors Accurate self-perception is critical to success If your self-perception matches your strengths and opportunities to improve, you will likely thrive If you are overly confident or are unaware of certain strengths, you are more likely to face challenges

concept mapping

System of organizing your ideas or notes in which you create a visual web of information around the central idea -Great option for visual learners -Use circles, drawings, lines, and symbols to create a web of information around a lecture's central idea -Illustrates the hierarchy of the information -Many apps and programs are available to help

discretionary time

Time that remains after maintenance time and committed time responsibilities have been met -Schedule weekly, daily, or monthly if you can

maintenance time

Time you use to take care of yourself Schedule weekly

logical-mathmatical intelligence

ability to work through problems, often in a linear fashion

Naturalistic intelligence

appreciation of the Earth and what comes from it

Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence

communication ability, including speaking, listening, and writing

bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

control of body movements and handling objects skillfully

visual spatial intelligence

grasp of spatial relationships and use of graphics or images

note taking systems

help you structure your notes to recall information later on Highlight, annotate, and circle important information Summarize what you learned and what you need to remember Rewrite so you are forced to process information Review regularly and actively

intrapersonal intelligence

honest self-assessment

external obstacles

interfere with your ability to achieve a goal in spite of plenty of internal motivation -Adapt when necessary Seek out support Don't be too hard on yourself

nonproductive

not productive, not working

SHORT-TERM GOALS

provide experience and motivation

Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence

sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and patterns Musical ability Ability of relative pitch

note-taking systems

shorthand outlining concept mapping cornell method