Master Student - Introduction
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- What is textbook reconnaissance?
- The initial scanning of the table of contents and every page of a new textbook taking note of what looks important such as diagrams, chapter headings, charts and forms.
- How do you do a textbook reconnaissance?
- Just flip through each page and the table of contents. Use sticky-notes to flag important pages.
- What is the purpose of textbook reconnaissance?
- To help someone get familiar with their new textbook and to minimize the anticipation of whats to come.
- What are some ways to get the most from "Becoming A Master Student"?
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- Rip out pages if access is needed a lot.
- Skip around textbook if needed.
- Practice critical thinking activities.
Visit Master Student website.
- Do the excercises.
- Write in book. - What is a discovery statement?
- A journal entry detailing thoughts, feelings and behaviors about where I'm at and where I want to be with school.
- What are some guidelines for a discovery statement?
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- Record specific thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
- Be aware of discomfort. Feel it. DON'T RUN!
- Suspend judgement of self.
- Tell the truth. - What is an intention statement?
- A journal entry detailing a problem from your discovery statement and the steps how you are going to approach and change it.
- What are some guidelines for intention statements?
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- Make intentions positive.
- Avoid using the word 'try'.
- Suggest goals that can be observable.
- Keep intentions reachable and small.
- Set timelines and reward yourelf when met. - What are some ways of making the transition into college easier?
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- Decrease unknowns; get to know school layour, teacher and schedule.
- Show up and be on time.
- Be willing to change study habits.
- Find and utilize student resources.
- Meet new people. - What are some tools adults can use when re-entering college?
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- Go part-time before full-time commitment.
- Hire people to do household chores and childcare.
- Brush up on subjects prior to starting.
- Be willing to adopt new study habits. - What are some ways to understand instructions?
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- Take notes.
- Reread or ask for clarification.
- Anticipate and problems. Be ready for them.
- Make checklist. - What are some ways to change a habit?
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- Tell the truth about it.
- Choose a good habit to replace bad one.
- Continue to visualize and reaffirm intention.
- Start with small habit.
- Get support from peers.
- Let self-judgement go.
- Practice.