Self-Awareness Knowing How You Learn and How to Choose a Major Chapter 2

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition What is a learning style? The two parts of learning style – Learning preferences – Personality traits Getting perspective on learning style – Use assessments for reference – Use assessments for understanding – Face challenges realistically Page 39

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition How can you discover how you learn? Multiple intelligences – Verbal-Linguistic: Listening, reading, writing, speaking – Logical-Mathematical: Math, science, patterns, sequences – Bodily-Kinesthetic: Coordination, working with hands – Visual-Spatial: Visual art, graphics, charts, maps – Interpersonal: Social activity, cooperative learning, teamwork – Intrapersonal: Self-awareness, independence – Musical: Music, sound sensitivity, patterns – Naturalistic: Interest in nature, ecosystem Page 41

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition How can you discover how you learn? Personality spectrum - Thinker: Analytical, problem-solver - Giver: Authentic, communicator - Organizer: Responsible, detailed - Adventurer: Daring, spontaneous Page 41

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition Why is it important to know how you learn? Study benefits Classroom benefits – Bring extra focus to your weaker areas – Ask your instructor for additional help – “Convert” class material during study time Career benefits – Better teamwork – Better self-awareness Page 50

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition How can you start thinking about choosing a major? Positive effects of focusing on what interests you when choosing a major and career – You have more energy – You perform better – You have a more positive attitude Page 53

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition How can you start thinking about choosing a major? How to link interests and abilities to careers – Use resources – Explore the educational requirements of different careers – Consider learning style – Try hands-on exploration – Keep values in mind Page 53

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition How can you start thinking about choosing a major? Explore academic options – Read the college catalog to learn your parameters – Work closely with your advisor – Visit the department – Speak to people with experience in the major – Think out of the box - look at creative options for majoring – Plan your curriculum – Be open to changing majors Page 53

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition How can you start thinking about choosing a major? Follow your passion Page 53

Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright  2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved. How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition Presentation by Wing Lee and Benjamin Li