bill forbes, prof.. unit #3 lassi assessment discussion – memory quiz seminar
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Bill Forbes, Prof.
Unit #3LASSI AssessmentDiscussion – MemoryQuizSeminar
Question?How have the
expectations of others affected your decisions
about your programs and education?
MotivationIn a slump?
Focus upon one goal; then set anotherActively search for inspirationGet excited!Build anticipation toward a future goal
dateAdvertise your goal
MotivationIn a slump?
Think about your goals dailyWhat progress have you made/are you
making?Find support systemsRealize there are ups and downsPersist!Build upon small successesPositive thought
Question?Have you ever learned
from those with whom you work (or live with) like Mr. Peterson did? Who was the
person and what did you learn?
Positive InfluencesPeople
Avoid the negative people, seek out the positive ones
PlacesConsider studying in an environment you enjoy
ThingsRead positive news sources
Be positive to others!Control your own thoughts and actionsDon’t be a victim
Question?Why is it important to celebrate your success?
Celebrating your successBenefits
• Builds loyalty to the outcome of your goal or desire • Increases your positive motivation• Pumps up inner confidence and develops a hopeful attitude• Nurtures a growing belief that you can have what you most want• Reinforces your desired behaviors• Helps you stay positively focused despite short-term setbacks • Allows you time to review what got you to where you are now Source: www.selfgrowth.com
Question?What is your favorite “study environment”, if
you have one (if not, what is your ideal study
environment?)? Why does it work well for you?
IMPORTANT FACT…
Your unique study environment needs are important to your success when studying!
Study EnvironmentsVery individualizedType “A”
Requires complete quietNo internal distractions (hunger, daydreaming,
pain, etc.)No external distractions (noise, t.v., radio,
children)Type “B”
Benefits from external noiseMusic (with or without lyrics?)NOTE: still requires no internal distractions
Now, about MEMORY
Everyone remembers AND forgets information
The senses help us take in information
With very little effort, you can remember some information
With rehearsal (study), you can remember a great deal of information
Now, about MEMORY
Without use, information is forgottenInformation needs to be “filed”Information must have a retrieval
systemMnemonic devices, repetition,
association, and rehearsal help with storage and retrieval
Question?How does visualizing help
solidify information into long-term memory? What is an example of how can incorporate visualization
into your studies?
Visual-Spatial LearnersVisual-spatial learners think in pictures rather
than in words. They learn better visually than auditorally. They learnall-at-once, and when the light bulb goes on, the learning is permanent.
They do not learn from repetition and drill. They are whole-part learners who need to see the big picture first before they learn the details.
Source: www.visualspatial.org
Tips for Visual LearnersMay actually learn better through computer
screens (more dynamic, colorful)Remember pictures better (find pictures that
fit, or form or create your own [doodle])Paraphrase your readings (helps stimulate
visualization)Seek video material
Search YouTube, Google Video, TeacherTube, www.youtube.com/edu
VCR3 AND MEMORY V… Visualizing C… Concentrating R… Relating R… Repeating R… Reviewing
Question?What is the difference between “knowing” and “memorizing”?
STAGES OF MEMORY
Sensory
Working(or Short-Term)
Long-Term
SENSORY MEMORYStores information from the five sensesLasts 1–3 seconds onlyVery large capacityConcentrating on information moves it to
short-term memory
WORKING OR SHORT-TERM MEMORY
Short durationHolds 5–9 pieces of informationRehearsing information moves it to long-
term memory
LONG-TERM MEMORYStores a large amount of informationLike files on a computer diskConsists of information you have:
Heard oftenUsed oftenDeemed necessary
MEMORY HELPERSProper sleepProper nutrition / dietExerciseMental exercises such as crossword
puzzles, brain teasers, name games, etc…
A positive mindsetThe proper environmentScheduled study breaksRepetition and visualization
MEMORY HINDRANCESInternal and external distractionsAlcoholDrugsStressClosed mindedness (tuning out things
you don’t like)Inability to distinguish important
facts from unimportant facts
KNOWING VS. MEMORIZING
KnowingMaking a personal commitmentEnergy and a positive attitudeYou “own” the information
MemorizingRote rehearsalQuickly lost or forgotten
OWNING THE MATERIALCan I relate x to y?Can I illustrate how x does y?Can I compare and contrast x to y?Can I apply x to y in the real world?Can I distinguish x from y?
OWNING THE MATERIALCan I define, identify, name, and
describe x?Can I solve the problem of x?Can I rearrange x to make it work with
y?Can I support the theory of x and y?Can I defend my knowledge of x or y?
Question?Which of the mnemonic devices listed in the Ready, Set, Go section of Chapter
7 have you found to be most helpful in your
studying, and why (provide an example if you can)?
MEMORY STRATEGIESSQ3R reading technique
Mnemonic devices
Cooperative learning
SQ3R METHODS—Scan the chapterQ—Develop questions from headingsR—Read the chapterR—Recite the information readR—Review the chapter
MNEMONICSJingles or rhymesSentencesWordsStory linesAcronymsPegs
AcronymsHOMES
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior (Great Lakes)
BRASSBreath, Relax, Aim, Sight, Squeeze (how to shoot a
rifle)NEWS
North, East, West, South (compass points)ROY G. BIV
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet (colors of the spectrum)
Character Illustration by Christian O’BrienCharacter Illustration by Christian O’Brien
COOPERATIVE LEARNINGQuestioningComparingDrillingBrainstormingSharingMapping
CHAPTER REFLECTIONStudy the hardest material firstReview your class and text notes Use mnemonicsTake short breaks every 30 minutesStudy in a bright and cool settingHave a healthy snackApproach the material several ways
Unit #4 Seminar (Next Week)Next week we’ll discuss research and the KU
LibraryAny questions?If you don’t have any questions, I’m wrapping
up seminar, so feel free to departThank you very much for your input into the
seminar!Have a wonderful week!