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LEARNING STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TEST QUESTIONS
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the
day, and part of their weekly call involves setting a SMART goal
for the coming week. While setting goals using this format has
been helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances
(including a busy family life with many activities for her children)
that might make her goals unrealistic given her circumstances.
She plans to talk to her mentor about this during today's meeting
and wants to have a goal ready. What is an appropriate SMART
goal for Sophia?
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for
one hour after they are in bed."
SMART goals
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound
Pomodoro technique
30 minute power study sessions with 5-10 minute breaks in
between
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his
next course. He has been delaying this course because he does
not have any background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He
is unsure of how to approach his study time. His family is out of
town, and he has an entire day to devote to this course. Which
strategy should Miguel follow to give him the best chance of
success?
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Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in
between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the
afternoon because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Focus on the positive
What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit
in study time?
Study in 30-minute power sessions
Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing
education throughout their careers?
Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new
findings in their areas of expertise.
What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?
Break the test into sections and focus on the questions in which
you are confident.
What research might you do to prepare to make a meaningful
connection?
Find out who might be attending and do research on a couple of
people you want to meet.
Chan became interested in community health while volunteering
at mass vaccination events in his rural community. He got to
know several professionals at his local health department who
encouraged him to pursue his bachelor's degree in health and
LEARNING STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TEST QUESTIONS
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the
day, and part of their weekly call involves setting a SMART goal
for the coming week. While setting goals using this format has
been helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances
(including a busy family life with many activities for her children)
that might make her goals unrealistic given her circumstances.
She plans to talk to her mentor about this during today's meeting
and wants to have a goal ready. What is an appropriate SMART
goal for Sophia?
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for
one hour after they are in bed."
SMART goals
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound
Pomodoro technique
30 minute power study sessions with 5-10 minute breaks in
between
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his
next course. He has been delaying this course because he does
not have any background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He
is unsure of how to approach his study time. His family is out of
town, and he has an entire day to devote to this course. Which
strategy should Miguel follow to give him the best chance of
success?
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Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in
between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the
afternoon because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Focus on the positive
What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit
in study time?
Study in 30-minute power sessions
Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing
education throughout their careers?
Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new
findings in their areas of expertise.
What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?
Break the test into sections and focus on the questions in which
you are confident.
What research might you do to prepare to make a meaningful
connection?
Find out who might be attending and do research on a couple of
people you want to meet.
Chan became interested in community health while volunteering
at mass vaccination events in his rural community. He got to
know several professionals at his local health department who
encouraged him to pursue his bachelor's degree in health and
