1. Effective Learning Henry Chung and Eric Wong Dept. of Electronic Engineering Extracted from the presentation of Prof. Lilian Vrijmoed (BCH)

2. What is Effective Learning ? How much do you remember what you have learned for your latest examination ? How much do you remember what you have learned for your latest examination ? SHORT TERM MEMORY

3. What is Effective Learning ? Knowledge stored in your LONG TERM MEMORY Knowledge stored in your LONG TERM MEMORY Knowledge which can enable you to apply the knowledge Knowledge which can enable you to apply the knowledge To solve problems in different situations To solve problems in different situations To dissect ideas into constituent parts (analyse) To dissect ideas into constituent parts (analyse) Etc……………. Etc…………….

4. Factors affecting Learning Effectiveness Prior knowledge Prior knowledge Skill Skill Timely feedback / expert guidance Timely feedback / expert guidance Self –initiative Self –initiative Motivation / attitude Motivation / attitude

5. Motivation for Learning To pass a test / examination To pass a test / examination To complete an assignment Extrinsic motives To complete an assignment Extrinsic motives To add value to one-self To add value to one-self For the sake of interest For the sake of interest Intrinsic motives

6. How to set the right motivation ? Learners have to know where they are going and have a sense of progress towards their objectives Learners have to know where they are going and have a sense of progress towards their objectives Where are you going ? Where are you going ? Why do you want to get there? Why do you want to get there? Are you making progress Are you making progress How do you know when you are there? How do you know when you are there? The first two questions are about setting goal, the last two about assessing outcomes.

7. Effective Learning Bloom’s Taxonomy on Learning Outcomes: Bloom’s Taxonomy on Learning Outcomes: Knowledge Knowledge Comprehension Comprehension Application Application Analysis Analysis Synthesis Synthesis Evaluation Evaluation

8. Learning Outcomes Knowledge Knowledge The ability to memorise and recall facts The ability to memorise and recall facts - What is ? When did……happen? Comprehension Comprehension - demonstrating understanding of facts and ideas - Compare and contrast…… In your own word, explain…….. In your own word, explain……..

9. Learning Outcomes Application Application solving problems by applying acquired knowledge solving problems by applying acquired knowledge How would you apply………to develop…… ? How would you apply………to develop…… ? Analysis Analysis Able to break up ideas into smaller components and use them accordingly Able to break up ideas into smaller components and use them accordingly How is ………. related to……………. ? How is ………. related to……………. ?

10. Learning Outcomes Synthesis Synthesis The ability to compile different ideas together into a integrated whole The ability to compile different ideas together into a integrated whole Can you formulate a theory / hypothesis………. Can you formulate a theory / hypothesis………. Evaluation Evaluation The ability to judge the value of an idea with appropriate criteria The ability to judge the value of an idea with appropriate criteria What is your opinion on….. What is your opinion on…..

11. Effective Learner ??? Understand and use the latest information Understand and use the latest information To see the big picture To see the big picture To spot emerging trend To spot emerging trend To set high moral and professional standards To set high moral and professional standards To communicate effectively To communicate effectively To bring the best out of people To bring the best out of people To take risks To take risks To learn from mistakes To learn from mistakes To make difficult decisions To make difficult decisions

12. Try to improve your learning attitude and method from now on. Spend about six hours per week on a course.