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Academic Success Center: Study Skills

Academic Success Center: Study Skills. Presented by: Academic Success Center Staff. What Does the ASC Provide?. Location: 1060 Hixson-Lied (across from Maple/Willow/Larch, off the 23 bus route) Hours: 8:00-5:00, Monday-Friday. Website Resources 24/7 Services: Academic Coaching

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Academic Success Center: Study Skills

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  1. Academic Success Center:Study Skills Presented by: Academic Success Center Staff

  2. What Does the ASC Provide? • Location: 1060 Hixson-Lied (across from Maple/Willow/Larch, off the 23 bus route) • Hours: 8:00-5:00, Monday-Friday. Website Resources 24/7 • Services: • Academic Coaching • Psych 131: Academic Skills • Presentations, Workshops, & Handouts • Tutoring Services • Supplemental Instruction (SI)

  3. Overview Student Learning Outcome:Students willlearn new study skills and identify at least one strategy to increase application of course material • Studying vs. Doing Homework • Study Environment • Motivation • Bloom’s Taxonomy • Overview • Application • General Study Skills • THIEVES • Cornell Note-Taking • Additional Strategies

  4. Studying Versus Homework • What is the difference between studying and homework? • Why does this matter?

  5. Studying Versus Homework Studying Homework • Learning on your own time; no specific guidance of a teacher. • Time set aside to go over key concepts from class to make sure knowledge is complete. • Going over class material (notes, slides, lab, etc.) to ensure complete understanding as well as clarify concepts that are confusing or challenging. • Includes techniques such as re-reading unclear sections in the textbook, making flashcards, and taking notes on the textbook or on class notes. • Acommitment to actually learning (applying) the key concepts that some homework assignments overlook. • Material assigned by an instructor with a specific due date. • Reinforces knowledge while integrating key skills for a subject. • Typically repeats what was learned in class to help reinforce important concepts.

  6. Your Study Environment • Picture your “happy place” to study • Consider: • Distractions • Interruptions • Temperature • Seating • Lighting

  7. Finding Motivation - Where Do I Begin? 1. Set one goal It can be overwhelming to think about everything you have to accomplish. Write down one single thing you can work on now to re-focus. 2. Start small Very small. If something feels overwhelming, you may be thinking too big picture. Break your goal into mini-steps and designate a deadline to have the first step completed. 3. Post your goal Print out your goal or write it in big letters. Post it in your room, on your desk, in your planner, or at your refrigerator. 4. Tell others about your desires Commit publicly by discussing your goals with those around you. They can hold you accountable.

  8. Finding Motivation - Continued 5. Think about your goal daily Maintain excitement by reflecting on how your goal will benefit you or others as a result. It’s one small thing that can make a huge difference! 6. Get support Recognize that you have individuals around you that can help. Communicate your fears, anxieties, and challenges with friends or family members. Chances are they have once struggled with similar experiences. 7. Think about the benefits, not the difficultiesThink about what you will get out of accomplishing your goal. Focus on how good you will feel when it is done, the benefits of something can re-energize you!

  9. Now What? Determining what motivates you is a great first step! Now it’s time to ask yourself: What is one thing I could be doing to start accomplishing my goals for today?

  10. GeneralStudy Skills Conceptual, Reading & Note-Taking Approaches

  11. Theoretical framework with 6 different levels of thinking: • Remembering • Understanding • Applying • Analyzing • Evaluating • Creating • Teachers use it! • Create their tests and course learning outcomes • The higher you move up the pyramid, the deeper you will learn the concept because you are engaging in deeper critical thinking. Bloom’s Taxonomyof Learning:

  12. How do you use this to study? Application of Bloom’s Taxonomy:

  13. Reading Strategy THIEVES

  14. Note-Taking The Cornell Method

  15. This is an effective combination of the THIEVES reading strategy and the Cornell Note-Taking Method strategy, spread between before class, during, and then after class. Reading & Note-Taking Combo Study Strategy

  16. Reading & Note-Taking Combo Study Strategy

  17. Reading & Note-Taking Combo Study Strategy

  18. Reading & Note-Taking Combo Study Strategy

  19. Note-Taking Tips Post- Its notes Writing in Margins Highlighting System

  20. Best Way to Approach Exam Prep • Question: “When do you start studying for your tests?” • Common Response: “At most, a few days before the test.” • Ideal Response (where we are headed): “ Starting from the very first day of class.” The Academic Success Center has many resources for exam preparation online; for guidance on setting up a study plan or schedule we recommend: 5 Day Study Plan 7 Day Study Plan

  21. Thank you! • 1060 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center • Phone:515-294-6624 • success@iastate.edu • www.asc.dso.iastate.edu • @IowaStateASC Thank you!

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