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What is textbook reconnaissance?
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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.
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How do you do a textbook reconnaissance?
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Just flip through each page and the table of contents. Use sticky-notes to flag important pages.
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What is the purpose of textbook reconnaissance?
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To help someone get familiar with their new textbook and to minimize the anticipation of whats to come.
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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. |
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What is a discovery statement?
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A journal entry detailing thoughts, feelings and behaviors about where I'm at and where I want to be with school.
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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. |
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What is an intention statement?
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A journal entry detailing a problem from your discovery statement and the steps how you are going to approach and change it.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
