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Summary
Summary
Drawing on the latest research into memory, information processing and learning, this book helps students to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. An exploration of the tools and techniques essential to success in studying and passing examinations. Suitable for classroom, distance learning, online, or blended learning environments. Includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.
Author Notes
Louise Tamblin has many years' experience in adult education having taught with Thames Valley University, the Open University and acted as an external examiner with the Royal College of Nursing. She is skilled in designing educational programmes and assessments, authoring distance-learning materials and undertaking and applying research.
Pat Ward has designed and delivered e-learning for over a decade, in both the education and corporate sectors. She has also run staff development programmes at universities around the world, advised government agencies and blue chip companies on assessment strategies, and is currently developing e-facilitated programmes to promote successful learning among adult learners.
Table of Contents
Finding Your Way Around |
Introduction |
1 Becoming an Effective Learner |
2 Preparing for Study |
3 Multiple Intelligences: Using All Your Strengths |
4 Learning Preferences |
5 Working with Others |
6 Reading Techniques |
7 How to Remember Everything You Need To! |
8 Making Notes |
9 Generating Ideas |
10 Becoming a Critical Thinker |
11 How to Write an Essay |
12 Portfolios, Reflective Journals and Learning Logs |
Next Steps |
Appendix 1 Gardner's Criteria for Intelligence |
Appendix 2 Answers |
References |
Index |