Study Skills 101: Metacognitive Learning Strategies

Study Skills 101: Metacognitive Learning Strategies

por Charlie C.

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Study Skills 101: Concept mapping

For those of us who are visual learners, having an image that links everything together can really help us. In this episode, we will focus on concept mapping, and how we can use these to study and learn difficult topics while we transfer the material from short-term to long-term memory.

Study Skills 101: The Pomodoro Technqiue

Although it might seem overwhelming to realize the material you need to learn for that next exam, using the Pomodoro technique can help you break things up and make things more manageable. The idea is you use intense 25-minute study sessions interspaced with short breaks to keep your mind focused and not distracted. By using this technique, combined with other techniques we have talked about, you should be able to tackle any tough topic that you once used to dread!

Study Skills 101: The power and purpose of forgetting

As we are trying to learn new information to perform well in class, we may not realize that there is an active part of our brain that is trying to make us forget. This might seem like a useless service, but the reality is that when we forget unimportant information, we are better able to make good decisions and function in society. This is very important to know as we try to learn and make new memories, while letting go of the unimportant information we don't need.

Study Skills 101: The importance of Study Groups

Schools have long recognized that study groups are important for doing well in those difficult classes. Today we will talk about how to start your own study group, and how this can give you an advantage as you prepare for those tough exams!

Study Skills 101: The benefits of a study shedule.

When we are super busy, we might not be that organized and it may be difficult to meet all of your demands. By setting a schedule, and sticking to it, you can find a way to budget your time to make those deadlines as well as take care of yourself.

Study Skills 101: Test anxiety

We have al been there, we are ready to take an exam and we are stressed out and very anxious. It turns out that this is very common, and there is even a term for it "test anxiety." Today we will discuss what this is, and how to work around this so you can perform well on your exams.

Study Skills 101: How to take good notes

Part of the challenge in University can be learning to actively take notes in class. In this episode we will discuss several different methods that have worked for students over the years. Ultimately it is up to you to choose what works best for you, but if you try a new method it might help give you that competitive "edge" for that higher grade in class.

Study Skills 101: Learning to maneuver in the culture of academia

Faculty have all different personality types, and they can range from "student hostile" to "student friendly." It can be hard to figure out how to talk to them and ask them for help when you need it. This episode, we will focus on how to talk to and address professors. There is a "good" way to do so, and this can save you a lot of headaches as you learn it.

Study Skills 101: Grit and the power of perseverance

Have you ever been told that you were stubborn? Well, it turns out that this can be a very useful trait in academics. Being stubborn is akin to being 'gritty.' Being gritty means that no matter the challenge, you keep working and keep trying. This is very related to success in academics and can be a great trait as you go after your degree.

Study Skills 101: Change your attitude, and change your grade!

If we realize it or not, our attitude plays a large part in our success in a class. If we avoid a difficult topic, and we decide we hate it, this will not help us conquer it. However when we embrace a challenge, take criticism well, and work hard to have a positive attitude, this can help us to do better in that challenging topic.

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