Test #1 Flashcards
What is metacognition?
Thinking about thinking. Being able to think critically about your learning.
What is simple learning?
Memorizing that does not require a more profound understanding, such as memorizing the words to a poem or a song.
What is deep learning?
Acquiring a deep understanding of a concept, like Newton’s Laws
What is the difference between formal and informal learning?
Formal is structured and has goals and is typically done by being lead by someone else, informal is unstructured, no goals, self-lead.
College is a
long distance race?
____ is very important. I consider it a _________ responsibility
Education; religious
What does GRIT stand for?
Growth, intelligence, instinct, tenacity
When we are talking about the growth mindset, we should focus on ________ instead of approval
Learning
What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation?
intrinsic - interesting and enjoyable
extrinsic - leads to some other outcome
What are the two types of goals?
Time and topic oriented
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Physiological, security, social, esteem, self-actualization
Why do we use the eisenhower matrix?
prioritizing
What is the importance of limiting distractions in study environments?
Quality of study
What are a few myths about studying?
studying is expensive, quantity is more important than quality, I have to be in the library, my desk has to be clean
