Knowing Yourself as a Learner: Lessons
What kind of learner are you? 1. Learning for me is easy. I don’t even have to think about it. 2. I have a preferred learning style. 3. If I can't learn something right away, I have difficulty staying with it. 4. I think my teachers are the most significant aspect of my learning.
• What actually happens to me when I learn something? • Am I aware of different types of learning? • Do I approach studying or practicing differently depending on the desired outcome?
• How do different types of motivation affect my learning? • What is resilience and grit? • How can I apply the Uses and Gratification Theory to make decisions about my learning? • How do I prevent negative bias from hindering learning?
What is a growth mindset, and how does it affect my learning? What are performance goals versus learning goals?
• What are learning styles, and do they really work? • How do I take advantage of learning styles in a way that works for me? • How can I combine learning styles for better outcomes? • What opportunities and resources are available for students with disabilities?
• How can I apply what I now know to learning? • How can I make decisions about my own learning? • Will doing so be different from what I have experienced before?
• What is the hidden or invisible curriculum? • How can I work within the hidden curriculum to prevent negative results?