Ch.1 Learning Preferences + Strategies Flashcards
sensory memory
first brief impressions of sensory data ie. sight, sound, smell, touch
encoding
process of sensory input being converted into memory that can be categorized and stored
short term memory
small amount of info retained for small amount of time (~15-30seconds); first stages of memory
chunking
grouping together items to memorize as to increase retention by decreasing # of items
long term memory
utilizing multiple learning strategies will consolidate short term memories into [this]; requires overall healthy habits such as eating and sleeping properly
Examples of sensory learning preferences
visual, auditory, kinesthetic, verbal
visual learning study tools
graphs, charts, tables, readings, photos, videos, drawings, acronyms
auditory learning study tools
podcast, oral discussions, live classroom lectures, recordings, songs, role-playing, reading out loud, debates, sounding out words
verbal learning study tools
debates, group discussions, teaching others, summarizing notes out loud, speeches, describing images out loud, rhymes
kinesthetic learning study tools
dancing, hand gestures, hands on lab application, practicing skill repetitively, hands on games w/ movements, acting out flashcards, physical demos, touching models/tracing images
social learning
information best learned and retained in group social settings; benefits from group synergy; tend to struggle focusing when by themselves
solitary learning
better learns and retains information when studying alone; focus and concentration levels higher when alone in own atmosphere
global learning
learning approach that focuses more on bigger picture/main ideas and then can break into more smaller subsections; tends to be more creative and imaginative with their study materials
analytical learning
approach of learning that is more detail oriented; very logical, linear, sequential, and mathematical; can get stuck on small details but is very thorough
attention
the extent to which you are consciously attending and focusing on the material
repetition
the amount of times you go over material again and again
information processing methods
the strategies and routes you use to analyze and remember data
study effort
the time and energy you put into retaining information
emotional relationship
connection relating strong emotions and experiences to learning objectives
connection
relating new information to prior learned information and prior experiences
outline
type of note taking that utilizes main topic headers that are paired with short summaries, questions, and memory aids under each different one
cornell notes
note taking style that divides a page into 3 parts; large vertical column on right side (70%), a narrower vertical column on left, and a horizontal column at bottom.
mind mapping
topic written center paged and details branch off in all directions; colors, drawings, and shapes may help further organize
charting method
table used to organize information into categories
