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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT. Chapter 1 Manage your learning. General Objectives: After reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the questions asked in the following slides.
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Chapter 1 Manage your learning • General Objectives: After reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the questions asked in the following slides. • Create questions using SQ3R method on each heading and subheading; Make short notes (outline/mind-map); and answer the question in the following slides.
Themes: OUM learning approaches (self-managed learning, face-to-face and online learning) • OUM facilities: Learner service center, digital library, OUM website. • Coping with learning techniques: Managing stress, goal setting, motivational strategies, time management, and concentration. • Personal Learning styles
Questions to Practice with session objectives • 1. What are the two main symptoms of stress? • 2. Explain two main characteristics of the blended leaning approach used by ODL learners at OUM. • 3. Explain Four basic strategies that open distance learner can use to motivate himself/herself for successful learning. • 4. Describe Four learning strategies that a visual learner can use to maximize his/her learning.
5. Explain four strategies that will help you to motivate yourself for your learning. • 6. How would you remember important concepts in your course content? Explain four tips that will help you to remember important facts.
7. Time management is important for your personal life, learning and career success. It teaches you how to manage your time effectively and make the most of it. Explain in detail five (5) advantages of managing your time and how do you manage your time effectively. Please include appropriate examples or illustrations in your answer.
Managing Your LearningOUM’s Learning Environment • Blended approach (hybrid method): face-to-face learning and online-learning • Figure 1.1. p. 3
How do the adults learn?Adults learn in a variety of ways • Self-managed learning/self-directed/independent learning • Planning and managing the smart way; smart time management; motivating yourself; developing learning strategies
Maximizing OUM Learning Facilities • How? • Face-to-face sessions • Library • Online services
Coping with learning • Happiness and unhappiness: • Managing stress, read p. 7 list (video) • Strategies for managing stress (organize yourself, control environment around you, positive feedback, reward yourself, exercise your body, relax, rest, be aware of yourself, eat a balance diet
Coping with everyday study problems • Recognize your own resources, do not cope alone, be realistic, learn to accept failure • Anxiety: anticipatory anxiety and situational anxiety
Goal setting • Effective goals • SMART: specific, measurable or verifiable, attainable, relevant to personal mission, time-bound/target date
Activity: • Read Chapter 1 pp. 13-14 and make a plan setting goals for you, short term, long term.
Motivational strategies for successful learning • Setting learning goals, break down bigger tasks, positive attitude, aim higher, use active learning strategies (library, websites, discussions), learning from mistakes, monitor your learning,
Time management • Read class text: Chapter 1 • Explain strategies of effective time management as an OUM student
Concentration strategies for better learning • Read chapter 1.2.5 • Describe concentration strategies for better learning after reading the chapter.
Personal learning styles • Read Chapter 1 • Select 2 personal learning styles and explain in detail with examples