Prepared By

Dr Richard NgOUM Perak

Exam WorkshopExam WorkshopPart 1Part 1

OUMH 1103OUMH 1103Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners

Exam Format

Final Exam: (70 Marks)

Part A – Short Questions - 5 Questions (answer all)

Part B - Structured Questions - 4 Questions (Choose 3)

Part C - Essay Type - 2 Questions (Choose 1)

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Date: 14 August 2011 (2pm to 5.10pm)

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Topic 1 Focus

Goal Setting – SMART and Characteristics of Goals

Motivational Strategies for Successful Learning

Concentration Strategies

Being an Independent Learner

Blended Learning

Anticipatory and Situational Anxiety

Time Management

Coping with Learning

5 Steps Goal Setting

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Learning Styles

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RancangDanUrus

PengurusanMasa

MotivasiDiri

BangunkanStrategi

Pembelajaran

Being Independent (Pelajar Bebas)

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Self-Managed LearningSelf-Managed LearningSpecially Designed Modules

With support from: CD-ROM Courseware

Digital LibraryPhysical Library

Subject Matter ExpertsPeersTutors

Face-to-Face Face-to-Face TutorialsTutorials

Classroom EnvironmentFormal Classroom

Computer LaboratoryScience Laboratory

Number of MeetingsUndergraduate – 4 meetingsPostgraduate – 5 meetings

Teaching StrategiesDirect & Indirect

Online LearningOnline LearningResources

Learning ObjectsPDF Documents

Microsoft Office AttachmentsDigital LibraryDiscussions

Asynchronous DiscussionForums

Blended Learning

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Coping with Learning –> Stress Symptom

EarlySymptom of

Stress

Change in lifestyle

Anger

Inefficient

Unhappy

Lonely Pre-occupiedWith negative

thoughts

Lack of Enthusiasm

Restless

Impatient

Poor health

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Coping with Learning –> Managing Stress

Organise yourself

Choose your

company

Learn toEnjoy

Think andAct positively

Rewardyourself

EatBalance

Diet

Know yourself

Have enough

rest

Learn to Relax

Exercise

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Coping with Learning –> Study Problem

Recognize your own

resources

Don’t cope alone

BeRealistic

CooperateAnd

Collaborate

Learn toAcceptFailure

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Characteristics of Effective Goals

Self Chosen

Relevant

Challenging

RealisticSpecific

Measurable

Time-bounded

Positive

Written

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Goal Setting – The S.M.A.R.T way

S

M

A

R

T

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time Bound

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A 5-Step Approach to Setting Goals

Step 1: Write down what you want to accomplish

Step 2: Write down any obstacles

Step 3: Write down any resources available to you

Step 4: Review and revise your tentative goal statement (Step1). Take corrective action and modify your goals if necessary

Step 5: Re ne your goal statement

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Motivational Strategies for Successful Learning

Set Goal

RefineGoal

Be Positive

Challenge yourpeak

ActiveLearning

Learn fromCorrecting Mistakes

Monitoryour

learning

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Causes of Poor Concentration

Anxiety

PhysicalDistractions

EnvironmentalDistractions

Noise

IntimidatingStudy TaskBoredom

Lose Interest

Day Dreaming

PersonalWorries

Concentration Strategies for Better Learning

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Strategies for improving concentration

Identify the cause

Take steps to control

Monitor

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Anticipatory Anxiety

- distress felt while preparing for exam or late submission of assignment

How to Overcome?Relax

Be focused

Think Positive

Study in a group

Have a specificStudy time

Prepare yournotes

Find a comfortable study place

Know yourstand

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Situational Anxiety

- distress felt during the exam or before assignment is due

How to Overcome?Relax

Be punctual

Divide your time

Avoid highly anxious friend

Read & Understand Instructions

Work at a comfortable

pace

Ask forclarification

Keepmoving

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Managing Your Time Effectively

EvaluateProgress

Plan ahead

Spend moreProductive time

Take Charge

Prioritise

Avoid time conflict

Learning Styles

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Knowing your learning styles helps in your learning andbecome more focused

Could avoid problematic situations

Could target areas that need improvement

Be more successful as a self-managed learner

http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/styles.htm

Topic 1 – Past Years Questions

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Question: 1 (May 2011 SMP – Part A)

State TWO ways of managing stress among distance learners

Nyatakan DUA kaedah menguruskan tekanan dalamkalangan pelajar jarak jauh

(4 marks)Sample Answers for Q.1

Kaedah 1 – Berfikir dan bertindak secara positif

Kaedah 2 – Rihat dengan secukupnya

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Question: 2 (May 2011 SMP – Part A)

Give TWO reasons why students should know theirlearning styles.

Berikan DUA sebab mengapa para pelajar perlu mengetahui gaya belajar mereka

(4 marks)

Sample Answers for Q.2

Sebab 1 – Lebih berjaya dengan kaedah pembelajaran Kendiri (Self-Managed Learner)

Sebab 2 – Boleh mengelak dari situasi yang mendatangkan masalah

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Question: 3 (May 2008 – Part A)

Explain briefly ONE of the blended learning methodsat OUM

(2 marks)

Sample Answers for Q.3

Salah satu dari 3 kaedah pembelajaran secara adunan(blended learning) ialah pertemuan bersemuka dengan Tutor yang diadakan 4 kali setiap semester.

Semasa pertemuan bersemuka, pelajar boleh membuatperbincangan dengan rakan dan tutor serta bertanyakansoalan

Question: 4 (May 2008 – Part A)

Identify ONE cause of poor concentration and stateONE strategy to improve it.

Kenal pasti SATU punca kelemahan dalam penumpuanpembelajaran dan nyatakan SATU strategi untuk menambahbaik.

(2 marks)Sample Answers for Q.4

Salah satu punca hilang konsentrasi ialah kekangan masabelajar.

Ini dapat diatasi dengan memahami puncanya dan mengambil tindakan untuk mengawal dan mengurusnya

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5.

Sample Answers for Q.5

a) 3 steps to improve concentration:

Step: 1 - Identify the causes of poor concentration and decide which apply to you. Give a suitable example

Step: 2 - Take steps to control these factors. Give a suitable example

Step: 3 - Make your control habitual. Give a suitable example

b) 5 steps in setting realistic goals in learning: :

Step: 1 - Write down what you want to accomplish. Give a suitable example

Step: 2 - Write down any obstacles. Give a suitable example

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Step: 3 - Write down any resources available. Give a suitable example

Step: 4 - Review and revise your tentative goal statement (Step1). Take corrective action and modify your goals if necessary. Give a suitable example.

Step: 5 - Re ne your goal statement. Give a suitable example.

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a) Sebab 1 – Ia membantu memotivasikan kita untuk mencapai sasaran kita. Motivasi membolehkan kita tumpu pada pembelajaran kita dengan penuh konsentrasi

Sebab 2 – Ia memberikan kita hala tuju untuk mencapai sasaran kita. Dengan adanya hala tuju kita akan tahu objektif kita dan mengambil tindakan untuk mencapainya

Sample Answers for Q.6

Question: 6 (Part B)

As open and distance learners, it is important to seteffective goals.a) Provide TWO reasons why setting effective goals is important for OUM students (8 marks)

b) Explain SIX characteristics of effective goals (12 marks)

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b) 6 ciri-ciri sasaran yang efektif:

i) Pilihan sendiri – sasaran ditentukan oleh diri sendiri

ii) Relevan – sesuai dengan matlamat kita

iii) Mencabar – dapat mencapai lebih dari sebelumnya

iv) Realistik – sesuai dengan kemampuan diri

v) Specifik – sasaran yang jelas yang boleh memotivasikan

vi) Dapat dikur – menentukan sama ada ianya dapatdicapai

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Question: 7 (May 2011 SMP – Part C)

To stay motivated when as a distance learner can bechallenging. Discuss the challenges and suggest waysthat can be employed by OUM students to stay motivated

Untuk kekal bermotivasi sebagai pelajar jarak jauhadalah mencabar. Bincangkan cabaran-cabaran yang dihadapi dan cadangkan kaedah yang boleh digunakanoleh pelajar OUM untuk kekal bermotivasi

(20 marks)

Sample Answers for Q.7

Pelajar jarak jauh biasanya merupakan warga kerja yangbelajar sambil bekerja. Mereka mempunyai keluarga, Membiayai sendiri pembelajaran mereka serta mempunyaiKekangan masa belajar secara sambilan.

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Pelajar OUM juga perlu membuat tugasan yang memakanmasa kerana terpaksa mencari bahan-bahan yang diperlukan.

Bahan tugasan kebanyakannya dapat diperolehi dalamPerpustakaan digital.

Tugasan perlu disiapkan dengan menggunakan MicrosoftWord dan perlu dihantar secara online dalam tempoh sebulan

Selepas itu mereka juga perlu menduduki peperiksaan. Perkara ini berulang untuk 3 semester setahun sehinggatamat pengajian.

Sudah tentu pelajar OUM banyak menghadapi cabaran danmemerlukan motivasi diri yang tinggi untuk mencapaiobjektif mereka untuk mendapat sekeping ijazah

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Untuk kekal bermotivasi, pelajar OUM boleh mengambiltindakan berikut:

a) Tetapkan sasaran pembelajaran yang mencabar tapi realistik.

Pastikan apakah sasaran pembelajaran anda denganberdasarkan kepada fakta, konsep atau idea anda. Sasaran yang realistik akan dapat memotivasikan andauntuk mencapainya

b) Pecahkan taska pembelajaran yang besar

Taska besar yang mencabar bila dipecahkan menjadi kecil adalah mudah untuk anda menguruskannya

c) Sentiasa berfikiran positif

Sesuatu yang sukar itu anggap sebagai cabaran danDugaan. Jadikannya sebagai suatu peluang untukmelakukan sesuatu yang baru

d) Sasarkan sesuatu yang lebih tinggi

Bila anda telah mencapais esuatu sasaran, wujudkanSesuatu sasaran yang lebih tinggi supaya mencabarkebolehan dan kemampuan anda

e) Gunakan kaedah pembelajaran yang aktif

Ambil inisiatif untuk mencari bahan bacaan tambahandari perpustakan atau Internet, bertanya pada tutor atauBerbincang dengan rakan-rakan lain

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f) Belajar dari kesilapan

Jangan merasa kecewa apabila menemui kegagalan.Sebaliknya ambil ikhtibar dan belajar dari kesilapan.Kaji semula kesilapan kita dan ambil tindakan untukMemperbaikinya. Dapatkan sokongan dari kawan danTutor anda.

g) Pantau pembelajaran kita

Sentiasa pantau kemajuan anda. Semak dengan tutormengenai tugasan anda serta ujian kendiri yang dibuat.Bincangkan gred pencapaian anda dengan pihak OUMatau tutor anda.

Question?Question?

Question? End ofPart 1

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