1. Studying Effectively in Higher Education
Module 12164
Dr. Carol Azumah Dennis
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2. Studying Effectively Monday 30th September Introduction
Monday 7th October On-line
Monday 14th October Using technology in learning
Monday 21st October On-line
Monday 28th October Library
Monday 4th November On-line
Monday 11th November Literature
Monday 18th November On-line
Monday 25th November Writing in (good) company
Monday 9th Dec Assignment brief & tutorial support
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3. Are you ready for Higher Education?
On-line Quiz:
Good or bad learning experiences of learning
How do adults learn?
Approaches to learning
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4. Experiential Learning Cycle
Concrete Experience
Observation and reflections
concepts and generalizations
Testing out in new situations
Kolb 1984: 21
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5. Experiential Learning
At its most effective the learning cycle ensures critical and reflective, goal directed action and evaluation of the consequences of that action
Effective experiential learning requires the right balance between experience, reflection and the action they lead towards
Light, Cox & Calkins 2001: 52
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6. Approaches to Learning
Deep approach
Intention – to understand ideas for yourself
Surface approach
Intention – to cope with the requirements of the course.
Strategic approach
Intention – to achieve the highest possible grades
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7. Deep approach: Intention – to understand ideas for yourself
Relating ideas to experience; looking for patterns and underlying principles; becoming actively interested in the course content
Surface approach: Intention – to cope with the requirements of the course
Studying without reflecting on purpose or strategy; treating course as unrelated bits of knowledge; memorizing facts and procedures routinely.
Strategic approach: Intention – to achieve the highest possible grades
Putting consistent effort into learning; managing time and effort effectively; being alert to assessment requirement and criteria
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8. On-line Complete the Quiz: Are you ready?
Say hello: Post16Teachers – twitter #PCETchat
SPAG – spelling, punctuation & grammar: On-line assessment
Who’s who
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