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Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Learning About Learning, Chapter 8: Ways of Knowing
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Describe the theory of multiple intelligences and identify your preferred intelligencesDescribe the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-regulationIdentify the types of thinking that contribute to successful intelligenceDefine multimodal learningApply multimodal approaches and a growth mindset to learning tasks

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02/03/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Learning About Learning, Chapter 9: Memory and Information Processing
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify and describe the three basic functions of memoryDifferentiate between sensory, short-term, and long-term memoryIdentify and describe methods for information retrievalDescribe the forgetting curve and its implications for learningDescribe strategies for deciding which course content to learn and retainRecognize and apply strategies for strengthening your memory

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Education
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Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Strategies for Academic Success, Chapter 10: Active Listening in the Classroom
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Explain why regular class attendance class is important.Understand the stages of the listening process.Identify effective listening strategies.Identify effective participation strategies.Identify strategies for obtaining content from a class you missed.Evaluate different teaching styles and how your personal learning style fit with each.Define active learning.

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02/03/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Strategies for Academic Success, Chapter 11: Note-Taking Strategies
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Explain why taking notes is important.Use the four primary methods of note taking: lists, outlines, concept maps, and the Cornell method.Apply strategies to make note-taking more effective.Organize your notes into effective study guides.Use teacher handouts to complement your notes.Determine what to do with your notes after the course is complete.

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Education
Higher Education
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02/03/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Strategies for Academic Success, Chapter 12: Active Reading Strategies
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Explain how reading in college is different from reading in high school.Identify common types of reading tasks assigned in a college class.Describe the purpose and instructor expectations of academic reading.Identify effective reading strategies for academic texts using the SQ3R System.Explore the Anatomy of a Textbook.Develop strategies to help you read effectively.Explore strategies for approaching specialized texts, such as math, sciences, and specialized platforms, such as online text.Identify vocabulary-building techniques to strengthen your reading comprehension.

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Education
Higher Education
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02/03/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Strategies for Academic Success, Chapter 13: Test Taking Strategies
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Understand the role of tests in the Learning Cycle.Define test anxiety, identify sources of test anxiety and techniques for preventing and controlling it.Identify long-term study strategies.Become familiar with different types of tests and test formats.Implement specific test strategies for before, during and after a test.Identify strategies for answering typical kinds of test questions (multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer and essay).Understand the importance of academic integrity and the consequences of dishonesty.Effectively evaluate your test results and correct your mistakes.Use your test results as a study guide.

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Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Strategies for Academic Success, Chapter 14: Writing Effectively
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Describe the importance of good writing skills.Define “academic writing.”Identify key differences between writing in college and writing in high school or on the job.Identify common types of writing tasks in a college class.Define what instructors expect of a college student’s writing.Understand and utilize writing-process steps in the development of academic writing.Differentiate between revision and proofreading, and explain the value of each.Know where to get help with your writing.Identify strategies for ethical use of sources in writing.Understand the special demands of specific writing situations, including in-class essays, group writing, and online.

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Leah Derks
Date Added:
05/09/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success 2.0, Strategies for Academic Success, Chapter 14: Writing Effectively
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Describe the importance of good writing skills.Define “academic writing.”Identify key differences between writing in college and writing in high school or on the job.Identify common types of writing tasks in a college class.Define what instructors expect of a college student’s writing.Understand and utilize writing-process steps in the development of academic writing.Differentiate between revision and proofreading, and explain the value of each.Know where to get help with your writing.Identify strategies for ethical use of sources in writing.Understand the special demands of specific writing situations, including in-class essays, group writing, and online.

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02/03/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Beyond Academics, Chapter 15: Planning for Your Career
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Differentiate between “job” and “career”Describe the stages of career development and identify the stage you’re currently inExplain the five-step process for choosing a careerList key strategies for selecting a college majorIdentify the relationship between college majors and career paths (both why they matter and why they don’t)Identify specific skills and transferable skills that will be valuable for your career path and how to acquire them

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Education
Higher Education
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Author:
Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Beyond Academics, Chapter 16: Managing Your Mental and Physical Health
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Chapter 16 covers mental and physical health and why both are important to student success. This chapter includes the topic of stress and stress management, healthy eating, the importance of exercise, and the importance of enough sleep. DISCLAIMER: This chapter addresses mental health concerns and is intended for educational purposes. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental illness. ACC students in need of mental health services can request an appointment with a Mental Health Counselor. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts, call 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), chat 988lifeline.org, or text "HELLO" to the Crisis Text Line (741741).

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Higher Education
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Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Beyond Academics, Chapter 17: Diversity and Cultural Competency
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Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. —Malcolm Forbes, entrepreneur, founder of Forbes magazineLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define diversity and identify many aspects of diversityDifferentiate between surface diversity and deep diversity, and explain the relationship between the twoDefine and apply principles of cultural competencyExplore the positive effects of diversity in an educational settingDefine accessibility and identify implications of accessibility on campus and in communitiesIdentify strategies for responding to instances of prejudice and hate

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Education
Higher Education
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Module
Author:
Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Beyond Academics, Chapter 18: Managing Your Money
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The cost of college should never discourage anyone from going after a valuable degree. –Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of EducationLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Establish financial goalsIdentify strategies for creating and maintaining a budgetDescribe available options for paying for collegeDescribe the benefits and risks of creditDevelop financial literacy skills to prepare for your financial future

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Education
Higher Education
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Author:
Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Introduction to College Success, Chapter 1: Manage the Transition to College
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify the risks and rewards of college.Describe the responsibilities of college student life and how they differ from high school or early career life.Identify differences in class delivery and compare strategies for success in each type.Identify different categories of students who might share the same classroom as you.Identify similarities and differences between different types of students compared to yourself.

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Education
Higher Education
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Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Introduction to College Success, Chapter 2: Set Yourself Up for Success
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define what success means to you.Describe the qualities of a successful college student.Compare and contrast a Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset.Understand the concept of Self-Efficacy and how to apply it to your college success.Identify campus resources to support your success.Understand the principles of academic integrity.

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Education
Higher Education
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Author:
Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Introduction to College Success, Welcome to Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success
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Welcome to Austin Community College and Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success. This textbook was compiled and edited by Heather Syrett with assistance from Laura Lucas from the Student Development Department at Austin Community College. It is maintained by Heather Syrett, Associate Professor and Assistant Department Chair of Student Development and General Studies at Austin Community College.This textbook is a remix from:EDUC 1300: Effective Learning Strategies. Authored by: Heather Syrett. Located at: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/austincc-learningframeworks/ License: CC BY-NC-SA-4.0 

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Education
Higher Education
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Author:
Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022
Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Know Your "Why", Chapter 3: Discover Your Values and Goals
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define core values and identify your own personal core values.Explore your current life stage.Identify the benefits and rewards of setting goals.Identify short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals.Apply the SMART goal model to your goals.Brainstorm long-term, mid-term and short-term goals to create a Personal Action Plan.Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. 

Subject:
Education
Higher Education
Material Type:
Module
Author:
Heather Syrett
Date Added:
08/18/2022