Learning Strategies
Things You Need to Succeed
Module 6
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For information about this Module's objectives and how to get a certificate, click below.
Learning How to "Do" College
When we are in college, there are some obvious things that we need to do like
going to class, studying, and passing tests.
There are also other things that are just important.
For information about some of those other things, check out the topics below.
Class resources
For resources and extra information on specific classes like math, anatomy & physiology, etc., click below
Study Skills
Using the same old study habits?
SPICE IT UP with some fresh study skills!
Organization
Struggling with organizing your work, home, or your life?
LEARN HOW TO "GET IT TOGETHER."
How we learn
Our brains are better than
supercomputers!
Learn how our brain learns!
Reading & Understanding
Sitting down to read a textbook can
seem intimidating or boring.
Here are some tips that work.
Note Taking
Learn how to improve your class
performance using
the 3-step note-taking method.
Critical Thinking
This is a kind of thinking in which you question, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and make an informed judgment about what you read, hear, say, or write.
Learning & Studying Aids
In addition to time management, note-taking, and more,
Learning aids are books, notes, charts, computers, recordings, diagrams, or any equipment, tools, and devices that aid in learning.
Learning aids enhance one’s learning abilities and help to increase one’s learning potential.
mindset check
This is for your practice.
This does not need to be done to complete the module.
In a journal or on paper, write down a negative thought you have been having recently on the topics above or other topics.
Sit back, take a couple of deep breaths, and allow your body to relax. Then write down a positive (growth mindset) thought to counterbalance or counteract the negative (fixed mindset) thought.
