Learning Strategies in Higher Education

Question 1

What does SMART Goal stand for?

Answer 1

S-pecific, M-easurable, A-chievable, R-elevant, T-ime bound.

Question 2

What is a mindset?

Answer 2

A way of thinking; perspective on a topic.

Question 3

What is Procrastination?

Answer 3

Unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity.

Question 4

Why set goals?

Answer 4

Setting goals is essential to effectively manage time and priorities while pursuing higher education.

Question 5

What are 3 emotional blocks to Time Management?

Answer 5

Stress, Mindset, Communication.

Question 6

What are some helpful Time Management Tips?

Answer 6

Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits, Monitor gathering points, Be mindful of your motive as a student.

Question 7

4 tips to change negative self-talk.

Answer 7

Develop a Habit, Change your attitude, Empower Yourself, Overcome Self-Doubt.

Question 8

Describe the Tapering Approaching Study Strategy.

Answer 8

Set a side 4 hours to study, start with a full hour and take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and then a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and then 10-minute break. Next, a 45 min. session with a 5-minute break. Finish with two 30 minute session.

Question 9

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Answer 9

For studying plans a study session to include intentional, timed breaks. It effectively manages study time, gives your brain a break, and maximizes focus and retention.

Question 10

What does PQ3R stand for?

Answer 10

Preview, Question, Read, Recite, and Review.

Question 11

What is the 3 Part Retention Process?

Answer 11

To Analyze and sensory engage well, Build in a daily review and do it from memory first, Build in a cumulative review each week. Change it up too!

Question 12

What is a 30 minute power session?

Answer 12

We use on days with long work shifts, along with the Pomodoro Technique with a tapering approach to study and break time on off days.

Question 13

What are the note-taking methods?

Answer 13

The Cornell Method, Mind-Mapping Method, Outlining Method, Charting Method, Sentence Method.

Question 14

What does F.I.T.T stand for?

Answer 14

It is a strategy for self-management of study time. It stands for: F- requency, I- ntensity T- echnique, T-ime.

Question 15

Define the word Decorum.

Answer 15

Appearance, Behavior, and Communication Style associated with dignity and professionalism.

Question 16

What is the best note taking method for College Students and serious Note-Takers?

Answer 16

The Outline Method, The Cornell Method, The Boxing Method, The Charting Method, and the Mapping Method.

Question 16

What is an easy organized format/method in which major concepts are readily identified?

Answer 16

The Cornell Method.

Question 17

Define Professionalism.

Answer 17

Dignified and polite behavior, language, and appearance exhibited by an individual in a particular profession.

Question 18

What is critical thinking?

Answer 18

The ability to think critically, to analyze, and understand an issue, so you can successfully plan or make a sound judgement and it allows you to be confident in evaluating a topic and your next steps clearly and carefully.

Question 19

What does QUOTA stand for?

Answer 19

Q-ualified, U-p to date, O-bjective, T-rue, and A-pplicable.

Question 20

What strategies can you use to grow your career?

Answer 20

Review “CDC Continuing Education” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to learn about continuing education opportunities and Review “Education and Training Opportunities” from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website to learn about training and re-certifications or education opportunities.

Question 21

What is one component of career building?

Answer 21

One component of career building is creating your own personal brand.