WGU D389
Learning Strategies in Higher Education
Objective Assessment
Exam Readiness
Practice Test & Study Guide
Use this Document to pass
I Was able to score exemplary on the
Exam with this.
Constitute over 80% of the Objective
Assessment (OA).
,What does the SMART acronym stand for?
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound/timely
Breakdown SMART Goals terms and their definitions:
- Specific: Includes a clear, specific statement of what you want to achieve
or accomplish.
- Measurable: Includes a means of measurement for the achievement of
the goal.
- Achievable: Is challenging but can be achieved as defined.
- Relevant: Relates directly to your plans, but realistic to achieve.
- Time-bound/Timely: Includes when the goal should be accomplished, with
set milestones when possible.
What are some helpful time management strategies?
- Be mindful of your motives for being a student.
- Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits.
- Monitor "gathering points" (spaces, physical or virtual, where things that
need to be done gather) to effectively keep track of learning and to-do
activities.
- Listen as though you will be teaching what you are hearing.
- Process all you have done and learned at the end of each day.
- Establish and practice a daily, designated time to work on assignments.
What are the 5 main reasons we procrastinate?
- Despise the task
- Lack confidence
- Easily distracted
- Overwhelmed
- Creatively blocked
,Define Procrastination.
Unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity
What are some ways to overcome blocks that create time
management challenges?
- Manage stress by developing the habit of positive thinking.
- Develop a mindset of self-empowerment, high expectations, and an
upbeat outlook.
- Take steps to overcome self-doubt.
- Communicate with your support systems to seek and accept help (lack of
necessary communication)
Define mindset.
A way of thinking; perspective on a topic
What is the Academic Coaching Center?
This helps with:
- study techniques
- time management
- class scheduling
- technology, software
- stress management, and life balance.
- Support via calls, chats, emails, and appointments.
What are important professional skills associated with academic and
professional success?
- Planning space
- Time
- Resources
- Activities.
How can you get help with academic, time management, and wellness
challenges?
The Academic Coaching Center
, What does the WGU Writing Studio do and where can I find it?
It gives writing support via online and phone & is found in the Academic
Coaching Center
How can you keep yourself accountable for your goal? (Quiz)
Share your goal with someone you trust.
What should you do at the end of each study or tutoring session?
(Quiz)
Process notes and actions from the session and decide what to do with
them and when.
A student is feeling stressed about getting everything done. What
should this student do to manage her stress? (Quiz)
She should put aside her emotional thinking and keep to her study
schedule.
A student is struggling in his history class. An evaluator provided
numerous comments about the structure and organization of a paper
the student recently turned in. What should this student do? (Quiz)
He should schedule an appointment with the Academic Coaching Center.
What is The Cornell Method?
Method: 2 1/2 right margin, 6" left margin; write down important information
in the right-hand column; write a cue or key word in the left-hand column;
cover right-hand column, look at the cue see if you can explain it.
Advantages: Organized, systematic for recording and reviewing notes.
Easy format for pulling out major concepts. Simple, efficient. Saves time
and effort.
What is The Outlining Method?
Method: Place major points farthest to the left. Indent each more specific
point to the right, using roman numerals, decimals, or simple bullets.
Advantages: Records content as well as relationships, reduces editing and
is easy to review by turning main points into questions.
Learning Strategies in Higher Education
Objective Assessment
Exam Readiness
Practice Test & Study Guide
Use this Document to pass
I Was able to score exemplary on the
Exam with this.
Constitute over 80% of the Objective
Assessment (OA).
,What does the SMART acronym stand for?
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound/timely
Breakdown SMART Goals terms and their definitions:
- Specific: Includes a clear, specific statement of what you want to achieve
or accomplish.
- Measurable: Includes a means of measurement for the achievement of
the goal.
- Achievable: Is challenging but can be achieved as defined.
- Relevant: Relates directly to your plans, but realistic to achieve.
- Time-bound/Timely: Includes when the goal should be accomplished, with
set milestones when possible.
What are some helpful time management strategies?
- Be mindful of your motives for being a student.
- Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits.
- Monitor "gathering points" (spaces, physical or virtual, where things that
need to be done gather) to effectively keep track of learning and to-do
activities.
- Listen as though you will be teaching what you are hearing.
- Process all you have done and learned at the end of each day.
- Establish and practice a daily, designated time to work on assignments.
What are the 5 main reasons we procrastinate?
- Despise the task
- Lack confidence
- Easily distracted
- Overwhelmed
- Creatively blocked
,Define Procrastination.
Unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity
What are some ways to overcome blocks that create time
management challenges?
- Manage stress by developing the habit of positive thinking.
- Develop a mindset of self-empowerment, high expectations, and an
upbeat outlook.
- Take steps to overcome self-doubt.
- Communicate with your support systems to seek and accept help (lack of
necessary communication)
Define mindset.
A way of thinking; perspective on a topic
What is the Academic Coaching Center?
This helps with:
- study techniques
- time management
- class scheduling
- technology, software
- stress management, and life balance.
- Support via calls, chats, emails, and appointments.
What are important professional skills associated with academic and
professional success?
- Planning space
- Time
- Resources
- Activities.
How can you get help with academic, time management, and wellness
challenges?
The Academic Coaching Center
, What does the WGU Writing Studio do and where can I find it?
It gives writing support via online and phone & is found in the Academic
Coaching Center
How can you keep yourself accountable for your goal? (Quiz)
Share your goal with someone you trust.
What should you do at the end of each study or tutoring session?
(Quiz)
Process notes and actions from the session and decide what to do with
them and when.
A student is feeling stressed about getting everything done. What
should this student do to manage her stress? (Quiz)
She should put aside her emotional thinking and keep to her study
schedule.
A student is struggling in his history class. An evaluator provided
numerous comments about the structure and organization of a paper
the student recently turned in. What should this student do? (Quiz)
He should schedule an appointment with the Academic Coaching Center.
What is The Cornell Method?
Method: 2 1/2 right margin, 6" left margin; write down important information
in the right-hand column; write a cue or key word in the left-hand column;
cover right-hand column, look at the cue see if you can explain it.
Advantages: Organized, systematic for recording and reviewing notes.
Easy format for pulling out major concepts. Simple, efficient. Saves time
and effort.
What is The Outlining Method?
Method: Place major points farthest to the left. Indent each more specific
point to the right, using roman numerals, decimals, or simple bullets.
Advantages: Records content as well as relationships, reduces editing and
is easy to review by turning main points into questions.
