How to Be a Successful Student is a clear, concise, evidence-based guide to the habits that are scientifically proven to help people learn. Acclaimed educational psychologist Richard Mayer distils cutting edge research to focus on the 20 best study habits for college students, including habits for motivating yourself to learn, managing your learning environment, and effectively applying learning strategies. This accessible, practical book covers all three areas with evidence-based, approachable suggestions to help you become a successful student by developing effective study habits and rejecting ineffective ones.
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In How To Be a Successful Student, acclaimed educational psychologist Richard Mayer provides a clear, concise, evidence-based guide to the habits that are scientifically proven to help people learn.
INTRODUCTION: Academic Success Depends on Motive, Opportunity, and Means (MOM) PART 1: MOTIVE TO LEARNSuccessful Habit #1: Find Personal Value in What You Are LearningSuccessful Habit #2: Set Your Goal to Mastering the Material Successful Habit #3: Believe that You Can Learn if You Try Hard Enough Successful Habit #4: Feel Challenged Rather than ThreatenedPART 2: OPPORTUNITY TO LEARNSuccessful Habit #5: Give Yourself Time to LearnSuccessful Habit #6: Space Out Your Study Time Across Several SessionsSuccessful Habit #7: Alternate Among a Few Different Things in Each SessionSuccessful Habit #8: Study in a Distraction-Free ZoneSuccessful Habit #9: Clear Your Mind of WorriesSuccessful Habit #10: Keep Your Mind FocusedPART 3: MEANS TO LEARNSuccessful Habit #11: Reread Material that Needs ClarificationSuccessful Habit #12: Highlight Main Ideas as a First StepSuccessful Habit #13: Use Flashcards for Limited SituationsSuccessful Habit #14: Summarize in Your Own WordsSuccessful Habit #15: Create Knowledge MapsSuccessful Habit #16: Make DrawingsSuccessful Habit #17: Give Yourself Practice TestsSuccessful Habit #18: Explain the Material to YourselfSuccessful Habit #19: Try Explaining Material to OthersSuccessful Habit #20: Engage in Hands-On ActivitiesCONCLUSION: 20 Habits for Successful Studying
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781138319868
Publisert
2018-11-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
204 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
186
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Om bidragsyterne
Richard E. Mayer is Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. He served as President of Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and Vice President of the American Educational Research Association for Division C (Learning and Instruction).