Purpose & Objectives
Pre-Quiz
Learning Strategies
Bloom's Taxonomy
Study Cycle
Post-Quiz
Conclusion

Purpose:

The material in this module is critical because:

Provide focused studying and practice on course material.
Apply to any course you take at S&T.
Assist you in thinking about your learning style.
Help you reflect on the methods you use to study for quizzes or exams and assist you in making adjustments to your learning techniques.
Provide a systematic approach to learning if you follow the suggestions in the Study Cycle.
Help you interpret the level of thinking needed to answer problems if you reflect on the levels mentioned in Bloom's Taxonomy.
Help you manage the time devoted to studying more efficiently and effectively.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Apply the learning strategies for effective and efficient techniques for learning your course material.
Apply the learning strategies provided here in other courses you take at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Reflect on and analyze your assessment results and modify your study techniques to improve your learning techniques.
Identify the action verbs associated with the different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and interpret the level of thinking needed to answer the corresponding problem.
Focus your study sessions on specific topics/concepts by setting goals.

Pre-Quiz

Please take the Learning Strategy Pre-Quiz linked here.

If you feel comfortable with the material on the Pre-Quiz, please proceed to the Conclusion tab.
If you struggled with the material or are unsure why you lost points on a question on the Pre-Quiz, please continue to the next tab "Information & Resources" and read the relevant material provided.
Once you feel comfortable with the material, please proceed to the "Post-Quiz" tab and take the Post-Quiz .

Six Learning Strategies

1.) During class stay engaged by taking hand written notes. Most students have a mobile device, laptop or smart phone and tend to use these devices as a way to take notes by typing them. Studies have shown that students who hand write the information have better retention of the material. If you want to use an app on your device that allows you to write your notes, this is the same as writing the notes on paper.

2.) If you miss class for any reason then get the notes from a classmate. It is your responsibility to get the notes. It is not the instructor's responsibility to get the notes for you. Once you have looked over your classmate's notes, ask them questions for regarding any points that may not be clear before copying the notes. Discussing the material with a classmate will assist the learning process for both of you.

3. Use the textbook. Most instructors are now using Open Educational Resources or Affordable materials for classes. For this reason, the cost for textbooks and materials are less that they were in the past. Once you have your textbook (either hard copy or ebook) use it! Read the required material and take notes while you are reading. Make notes of any questions you have about the material as you read it. Don't forget to look at the headings and subheadings. (The Study Cycle has more information using this technique.)

4. Create study groups. Students in study groups help each other learn the material with a deeper understanding because as you explain the material and concepts to each other, you gain a firmer grasp of the concepts covered. Study groups work best if each individual attempts the practice problems first before the group meets. That way you know where your strengths and weaknesses are with a given problem set before going to the group for help. You can then help others with the problems you understood and get help with the problems you struggled with once the group meets. Attempting the problems ahead of the meeting also provides the opportunity to validate your understanding of the material and correct any misconceptions.

5.) Create practice exams. To do this ask yourself: "What is the instructor thinking when they write the homework/quiz/exam problems?" Here is a hint. Use the student learning outcomes as a start. Make problems that assess your ability to master or meet the learning outcome for the material. Have the study group members create problems that everyone tries. You can also type into a search engine, the learning objective along with the words "problems" or "questions" and "answers" or "key." (The Bloom's Taxonomy tab has more information about how to create questions based on the different levels of critical thinking.)

6. Set achievable goals. This strategy is very important when studying. (This will be further discussed in the Study Cycle.) For example, you will have exams that will cover multiple chapters. When studying, you will want to set smaller goals. One option might be to study one chapter at a time. Set goals like: "I will study today's material before I go out with friends" or "I will do focused studying for 30 minutes or one hour before I take a five minute break."

Reference: (Hoffman, R. & McGuire, S. Y. (2010). Learning and teaching strategies. American Scientist, Research Triangle Park, NC. https://www-jstor-org.libproxy.mst.edu/stable/27859561

Videos:

Once you have watched the videos, go to the next tab to learn about Bloom's Taxonomy.

Bloom's Taxonomy

Bloom's Taxonomy

Videos:

So as a student how do you use Bloom's Taxonomy to benefit you and your learning?

How to use Bloom’s Taxonomy as a student.pptx

Once you have watched the videos, go to the next tab to learn about the Study Cycle.

Study Cycle

The study cycle can significantly improve your learning of the course material. It will take practice and determination to persevere over the course material. Review the image of the study cycle before you watch the videos.

Study Cycle.jpg

Videos:

The Study Cycle: Study Better in College

Once you have watched the videos, go to the next tab to take the Post-Quiz.

Post-Quiz

Now that you feel prepared, you are ready to tackle the Post-Quiz!

Please take the Learning Strategies Post-Quiz linked here.

Conclusion

At this point you should be able to:

Apply the learning strategies for effective and efficient techniques for learning your course material.
Apply the learning strategies provided here in other courses you take at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Reflect on and analyze your assessment results and modify your study techniques to improve your learning techniques.
Identify the action verbs associated with the different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and interpret the level of thinking needed to answer the corresponding problem.
Focus your study sessions on specific topics/concepts by setting goals.

You were able to demonstrate your learning by completing the following tasks and assessments:

Successfully completing the module Pre-Quiz.*
- (*Successful completion of the Pre-Quiz means you are exempt from the following tasks and assessment.)
Watching the Video and applying the concepts learned in the Post-Quiz.
Familiarizing yourself with the material included in the resources and applying the concepts learned in the Post-Quiz.
Successfully completing the module Post-Quiz.

Congratulations you have mastered the concepts of Learning Strategies & Metacognition!

Please use these strategies from this module for all of your classes!