Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Improving Performance
Introduction
Glossary Terms
Meet Jennifer
Learning Objectives
Critical Reflection: Assess Yourself as a Learner
The Performance Model
Levels of Performance
Rubric: Continuum of Performance
What Do You Think?
The High Quality Learner
Goals for the Course
Self-Assessment
Activity 1.1: Building Learning Communities
Activity 1.2: Analyzing a Course Syllabus
Chapter 2: Strengthening Identity
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Meet John
Who are you now? Reflecting on the past and planning for the future.
Beginning Your Life Vision Portfolio
Making the transition to college and being a college student
Setting short and long-term goals: reflection and writing practice
Where Do I Go from Here?
Self-Assessment
Activity 2.1: Creating Your Life Vision Portfolio
Activity 2.2: Exploring Your Campus
Chapter 3: Reading Methodology
Introduction
Glossary Terms
Reading methodology
What is a methodology?
Meet Molly
Learning Objectives
Note-taking and reading comprehension
Using reading to prompt a Life Vision Portfolio entry
Self-Assessment
Activity 3.1: Practicing the Reading Methodology
Activity 3.2: Using a Reading Log
Chapter 4: Learning to Learn
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Meet Ken
Learning Styles
Critical Reflection: Learning Styles Inventory
Moving from Learning Styles to Multiple Intelligences
Levels of Learning: Bloom’s Taxonomy
Critical Reflection: Level of Learning
The Learning Process Methodology
Self-Assessment
Activity 4.1: The Learning Process Methodology
Activity 4.2: Applying the Learning Process Methodology
Chapter 5: Introduction to Problem-Solving
Introduction
Meet Nadie
Learning Objectives
Glossary
Problems and Problem Solving
Critical Reflection: Your Problem
Critical Thinking Skills
Profile of a Good Problem Solver
Critical Reflection: Your Profile
Problem Solving Methodology
Problem Solving Example: Picking Pizzas
Self-Assessment
Activity 5.1: The Problem Solving Methodology
Activity 5.2: Applying the Problem Solving Methodology
Chapter 6: Context of Performance
Introduction
Meet
Learning Objectives
Glossary
Academic Goals and Life Goals
The Terminology of College
The Student Handbook
Finding Out More About Your Field
Critical Reflection: Interviewing Experts in our Field of Interest
Requirements for a Major
Self-Assessment
Activity 6.1: The Terminology of College
Activity 6.2: The Student Handbook
Activity 6.3: Requirements for a Major
Chapter 7: Addressing Personal Obstacles
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Personal Development Methodology
The affective, psychomotor, and emotional domains
Activity: Using the personal development methodology
Overcoming Key Risk Factors
The Four C’s
Case Study
Self-Assessment
Activity 7.1: Becoming a Self-Grower
Activity 7.2: The Personal Development Methodology
Activity 7.3: Coping Skills
Chapter 8: Utilizing Tools and Technology
Introduction
Meet Fred
Learning Objectives
Glossary
The Information Age
WWW what?
Learning a New Tool
The Information Processing Methodology
Critical Reflection: Scavenger Hunt
Using a Help System
Self-Assessment
Activity 8.1: The Information Processing Methodology
Activity 8.2: Using a Software Help System
Chapter 9: Finding and Using Sources
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Self-Assessment
Activity 9.1: Finding Sources
Activity 9.2: Academic Honesty
Chapter 10: Writing in the Disciplines
Introduction
Meet ...
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Self-Assessment
Activity 10.1: Writing Methodology
Activity 10.2: Assessment and Revision
Chapter 11: Self Development
Introduction
Meet ...
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Why Improve Your Assessment Skills?
Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment
The Assessment Methodology
Criteria Lists
Assessing a Work Product
Self-Assessment
Activity 11.1: The Assessment Methodology
Activity 11.2: Building a Criteria List
Activity 11.3: Assessing a Work Product
Chapter 12: Final Assessment and Continuing the Journey
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Glossary Terms
Self-Assessment
Activity 12.1: Final Assessment