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Learning in University
Learning in university is quite different from
what you experienced in high school and therefore you are going to have to
learn new ways of studying to accommodate the learning experience at
university. Changing your studying habits may feel uncomfortable at
first, however like any skill with time and practice they will become
second nature.
As a university student you should:
1.
Take responsibility for yourself, your
choices and the consequences of those choices, don’t play the blame
game, you are an adult.
2.
Don’t let others dictate your
priorities, learn how to say no to friends, work etc if it is going to
impact your success.
3.
Learn what works best for you when it comes
to studying and learning, what are your strengths and what areas need work.
4.
Problem solve when something doesn’t
work, for example if you read a chapter in your textbook and can’t
recall the information then you need to learn a different strategy.
5.
Keep at it, don’t give up, there is
usually always a service on campus to help you.
Active Learning
Active learning is when you are actively engaged
in lectures, course work and readings. It is a learning skill that
will help you learn, understand and retain information in university.
Active learning makes the material more meaningful and relevant and
therefore easier to recall when you need it.
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Create questions that you want answered from
either your text book or the lecture
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Use mind mapping and brainstorming to help
organize and learn material
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Discuss the material in study groups
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Explain the material to someone, this shows
understanding and application of knowledge
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Participate in class discussions
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Paraphrase the information
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If you are doing well tutor, teaching
someone the material keeps you knowledgeable
For more information please see
the following websites:
http://www.studygs.net/metacognition.htm
http://www.studygs.net/mapping/index.htm
http://www.studygs.net/pbl.htm
http://maclife.mcmaster.ca/academicskills/workshops.cfm?wid=1
http://maclife.mcmaster.ca/academicskills/workshops.cfm?wid=8
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