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Become an Expert Learner:Metacognition is the Key!
Saundra Y. McGuire, Ph.D.Assistant Vice Chancellor for Learning and TeachingProfessor, Department of ChemistryPast Director, Center for Academic SuccessLouisiana State University
Dillard’s Mission StatementDillard University's mission is to produce graduates who excel, become world leaders, are broadly educated, culturally aware, and concerned with improving the human condition.Through a highly personalized and learning-centered approach Dillard's students are able to meet the competitive demands of a diverse, global and technologically advanced society.
A TALL ORDER
But the entire Dillard community –students, faculty, administrators, and staff must work together to achieve it!!
The Story of Three Students
Travis, junior psychology student47, 52, 82, 86 B in course
Robert, first year chemistry student42, 100, 100, 100 A in course
Dana, first year physics student80, 54, 91, 97, 90 (final) A in course
Dana’s Spring 2010 GradesCourses
Dept Course Grade Hrs Carried Hrs Earned Quality PtsBIOL 1201 A 3.00 3.00 12.00CSC 1253 A 3.00 3.00 12.00MATH 2090 A 4.00 4.00 16.00MEDP 2051 A 3.00 3.00 12.00PHYS 2221 A 3.00 3.00 12.00
Current Cumulative GPA: 3.88
How’d They Do It?
They became expert learners by using metacognition!
They studied to LEARN, not just to make the grade!
What we will cover today
Why Dillard University students may be inefficient learnersMetacognitive learning strategies that work, and why they workBarriers to using these strategies and how to overcome them
Reflection QuestionsWhat’s the difference, if any, betweenstudying and learning? Which, if either, is more enjoyable? Why?
Did you study a lot in high school?
Approximately how many hours per week do you think you will have to study at Dillard?
Metacognition
The ability to:think about thinkingbe consciously aware of oneself as a problem solverto monitor and control one’s mental processingto be aware of the type of learning that you are doing
Counting Vowelsin 45 seconds:
Let’s test our speed and accuracy
For the words on the next slide, count all of the vowels
14
Dollar BillDiceTricycleFour-leaf CloverHandSix-PackSeven-UpOctopus
Cat LivesBowling PinsFootball TeamDozen EggsUnlucky FridayValentine’s DayQuarter Hour
16
Dollar BillDiceTricycleFour-leaf CloverHandSix-PackSeven-UpOctopus
Cat LivesBowling PinsFootball TeamDozen EggsUnlucky FridayValentine’s DayQuarter Hour
What are the words arranged according to?
Turning Yourself into an Efficient, Expert Learner
Do “think aloud” exercisesConstantly ask yourself “why” and “what if” questionsAlways test your understanding by verbalizing or writing about concepts; practice retrieval of informationMove your activities higher on the Bloom’s taxonomy scale by comparing and contrasting, thinking of analogies, thinking of new pathways, etc.
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
Making decisions and supporting views;
requires understanding of
values.Combining information to
form a unique product; requires creativity and
originality.
Using information to solve problems; transferring
abstract or theoretical ideas to practical situations.
Identifying connections and relationships and how they
apply. Restating in your own words;
paraphrasing, summarizing, translating.
Memorizing verbatim information. Being able to
remember, but not necessarily fully
understanding the material.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Louisiana State University Center for Academic Success B-31 Coates Hall 225-578-2872 www.cas.lsu.edu
Identifying components; determining
arrangement, logic,and semantics.
Graduate School
Undergraduate
High School
This pyramid depicts the different levels of thinking we use when learning. Notice how each level builds on the foundation that precedes it. It is
required that we learn the lower levels before we can effectively use the skills above.
At what level of Bloom’s did you have to operate to make A’s or B’s in high school?
1 2 3 4 5 6
21%
35%
3%3%
13%
25%1. Knowledge2. Comprehension3. Application4. Analysis5. Synthesis6. Evaluation
At what level of Bloom’s do you think you’ll need to be to make A’s at the university level?
1 2 3 4 5 6
7% 6%
14%
35%
23%
15%
1. Knowledge2. Comprehension3. Application4. Analysis5. Synthesis6. Evaluation
The Study CyclePhase One: Preview material to be
covered in class… before class (Create chapter maps)
Phase Two: Go to Class. Listen actively, take notes, participate in class
Phase Three: Review and process class notes as soon as possible after class
Phase Four: Incorporate Intense Study Sessions
RepeatOnce per week, review the entire week’s notes
Intense Study Sessions 2 - 5 minutes: Set goals for next 40 min.
30 - 40 minutes: Read text more selectively/highlightMake doodles/notes in marginsCreate mnemonics, work examplesCreate maps
5 minutes Review what you have just studied
10 minutes Take a break
Repeat
Big Rocks
The question is this:
What is the “moral of the story” when it comes to time management?
Is this jar full? What if we fill it to the top with small rocks…
would it be full?
What if we fill it to the top with water…would it be full?
What if we fill it to the top with sand…would it be full?
Tools for organizing your life:
Fixed Schedules“Semester-at-a-Peek”“Week-at-a-Peek”
PlannersTo Do Lists
TodayThis WeekSticky Notes
The Semester Schedule
M Aug. 1 8 15ClassesBegin!
22 29 6 13 20
T 2 9 16 23Math Q uiz
30 7Math Quiz
14 21
W 3 10 17 24 O ct. 1 8 15Spanish
Exam
22
Th 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23MathExam
F 5 12 19 26 3Science
Q uiz
10 17 24English
Paper due
S 6 13 20 27 4 11Going to
Game
18GoingHome
25
S 7 14 21 28 5 12 19Home
26continued
The “Week at a Peek” Schedule
M T W TH F SA SU7-8
8-9 Math Math Math
9-10 English English English Service
10-11 Chemistry Chemistry
11-12
12-1 Tennis
1-2 French French French Tennis
2-3 Biology Tennis Biology Tennis Biology
3-4 Work Work Work Work
4-5 Work Work Work Work
5-6 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
Tips to remember...Use daylight hours wisely!
1 day light hour =about 1 1/2 evening
hours.
ABC’s of ExcellenceAdopt the right ATTITUDE
Begin appropriate BEHAVIOR
Consistently make a COMMITMENT
BehaviorIt’s the difference between knowingand doing that determines success.
Anonymous
Don’t let other folks hijack your future!
Commitment
It’s not over ‘til it’s over, and YOU determine when it’s over!
Change strategies when necessary, but never give up your goals. If you can
dream it, you can achieve it!
So, What Can You Do, Starting Now, to Ensure Your 4.0 this semester?
Spend more time studying (at least 2 hours/week for every hour in class)Aim for higher learning levels and 100% masteryUse office hours and study groups productivelyUse the Study Cycle
with Intense Study SessionsUse Metacognition to Study Smarter!!!
Final Note
Please visit our website at www.cas.lsu.edu.We have on-line workshops and information that will teach you even more effective study strategies. I wish you a fantastically successful future!
Dr. Saundra McGuire
Fall 2010 Dillard University Student Challenge
Average GPA of 3.5!No bleu devil with a GPA of less than 3.0Commitment to personal and group excellenceCelebration in Spring 2011!!!
Final Note
Please visit out website at www.cas.lsu.edu.We have on-line workshops and information that will teach you additional effective study strategies. I wish you a fantastically successful future!
Dr. Saundra McGuire
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