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Strategies for Creating Success in College and in

Life

On Course

Chapter 7ADOPTING LIFELONG LEARNING

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ADOPTING LIFELONG LEARNING

The following is a belief of a struggling student. Change it to something that a successful student might believe.

I often experience frustration, boredom or resistance when instructors don’t teach the way I prefer to learn.

Share your translation with the class. EXAMPLE: I discovered my preferred way of learning. I

utilize strategies that allow me to maximize my learning of valuable new information and skills.

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CRITICAL THINKING: FOCUS QUESTIONDEVELOPING A LEARNING ORIENTATION

TO LIFE

• How can you maximize your learning in college and in life?

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GROWTH MINDSET AND FIXED MINDSET

Identify the following statements as a fixed mindset or as a growth mindset.

I made an “A” in math because I am smart!

I made an “A” in math because I worked hard!

Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset

Learners with a fixed mindset believe people are born with a fixed amount of ability and talent. Learners with a growth mindset believe their ability and talent get stronger the more they are used.

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HOW TO DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSET

Make a list of strategies you could use to develop a growth mindset?

How many of the following do you have on your list?Think of your brain as a muscle that gets stronger with exercise.Set learning goals as well as performance goals. Seek feedback to deepen your learning.Change course when needed.

What other strategies do you have on your list?

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PREFERRED WAYS OF LEARNING

Asks “what?” questions. Ponders facts and theories.

Asks “how?” questions. Enjoys taking action.

Asks “why?” or “who?” questions. Enjoys personal connections.

Asks “what if?” or “what else?” questions. Imagines new possibilities and making unexpected connections.

InnovatingLearnerFeelingLearner

ThinkingLearner

Match the preferred ways of learning to their correct descriptions.

DoingLearner

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PREFERRED WAYS OF LEARNING

Identify the preferred way of learning described below:

Learns well with lectures, visual aids, PowerPoint slides, and

textbook readings.

Learns well with hands on

work in guided labs or

practice applications.

Learns well in a safe and

accepting classroom

atmosphere.

Learns well when

encouraged to use

intuition to create

something new.

ThinkingLearner Doing

LearnerFeelingLearner

InnovatingLearner

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EMPLOYING CRITICAL THINKING

• What are two skills that are essential to employing critical thinking.

Constructing logical arguments

Asking probing questions

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CONSTRUCTING LOGICAL ARGUMENTS

When constructing a logical argument, what three components are essential?•Reasons

Premises, Claims, AssumptionsAnswers "Why?”

•EvidenceSupport: Facts, Data, StoriesAnswers "How do you know?”

•ConclusionsOpinions, Beliefs, PositionsAnswers "What should the audience think or do?”

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LIVE WITH INTEGRITY

We create integrity by choosing words and deeds that are aligned with our values. Discuss the following questions with a partner.

•On a scale of 1-10 (10 high), how much do you value your education?

•What choices of yours are aligned with the value you place on your education?

•What choices of yours are not aligned with the value you place on education?

•Are there any changes you plan to make to bring your choices into greater alignment with your values?

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KEEP COMMITMENTS

• Think about a personal commitment you have been wanting to make. Perhaps you want to study more, quit smoking, or spend less money. Answer the following questions so you will be prepared when you are ready to make the commitment.

How can you make your agreement consciously?

How can you use Creator language when making this commitment?

How can you make your agreement important?

How can you create a plan and do everything in your power to carry out the plan?

If you were to experience problems, how could you renegotiate your commitment?

• Share your answers with the rest of the class.

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QUICK REVIEW

Use creator language.

Make your agreements important.

Create a plan; then do everything in your power

to carry out your plan.

If a problem arises or you change your mind,

renegotiate.

Identify five strategies for keeping commitments:

Make your agreements consciously.