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D 389 / D389 Pre - Assessment (Latest Update
) Learning Strategies in Higher
Education | Questions and Answers | Grade A
| 100% Correct. WGU
1. Benefits of LinkedIn: Can share professional information about yourself
(good for job search). Good for networking. Share information
instantaneously with large groups.
2. Goals are more obtainable when:: You are much more likely to achieve
your goals if you take the time to specify what needs to be done in defined
steps with deadlines. Goal achievement is also much more likely when there
is another person in your life who knows about your identified goals, steps,
and deadlines.
3. What is SMART an acronym for?: SMART is an acronym for specific,
measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
4. What does Specific mean in SMART goals?: Specific: the goal includes a
clear, specific statement of what you want to achieve or accomplish.
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5. What does Measurable mean in SMART goals?: Measurable: the goal
statement includes a means of measurement for the achievement of the goal.
6. What does Achievable mean in SMART goals?: Achievable: the goal is
challenging but also something that can be achieved as defined.
7. What does Relevant mean in SMART goals?: Relevant: the specific goal
relates directly to your plans; it should also be realistic to achieve.
8. What does Time-bound mean in SMART goals?: Time-bound: the goal
statement includes when the goal should be accomplished and, if possible,
milestones.
9. time management tips: 1 .Be mindful of your motives for being a student.
2. Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits.
3. 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.
4. Listen as though you will be teaching what you are hearing.
5. Process all you have done and learned at the end of each day.
10. Procrastination: unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity
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11. techniques to avoid procrastination: 1. Compare when you procrastinate
and when you do not so you can identify patterns.
2. Evaluate the patterns you find and identify the reasons for your
procrastination.
12. challenges often faced by health professionals: stress-related
challenges, ineffective mindset, and inefficient communication
13. How to overcome blocks that create time management challenges: 1
.Manage stress by developing the habit of positive thinking.
2. Develop a mindset of self-empowerment, high expectations, and an upbeat
outlook.
3. Take steps to overcome self-doubt.
4. Communicate with your support systems to seek and accept help
14. When planning your day, what should you acknowledge?: that school
is your
priority
15. How should you study on long days?: 30-minute power sessions are a
perfect amount of time to build in on days you work. If you know you are
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still up and alert after your shift, put in 30 minutes at the office or in a quiet
location before heading home, and then put in a 30-minute session when
you wake up. That becomes a great study day for those long 12-hour shifts.
16. How should you study on days off: use the Pomodoro technique with a
tapering approach to study and break time on days off
17. Tapering Approach: If I set aside 4 hours to study, start with a full hour
and take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and that a 10-minute
break. Next do a 45-minute session with a 5-minute break. Finish with two
30-minute sessions.
18. Tips for setting up a study space: 1. free of distraction
2. relatively quiet
3. adequate lighting
4. Enough room for resources
5. Be comfortable and ergonomic
6.Good computer screen visibility
7. Decorate for success (motivational posters)
D 389 / D389 Pre - Assessment (Latest Update
) Learning Strategies in Higher
Education | Questions and Answers | Grade A
| 100% Correct. WGU
1. Benefits of LinkedIn: Can share professional information about yourself
(good for job search). Good for networking. Share information
instantaneously with large groups.
2. Goals are more obtainable when:: You are much more likely to achieve
your goals if you take the time to specify what needs to be done in defined
steps with deadlines. Goal achievement is also much more likely when there
is another person in your life who knows about your identified goals, steps,
and deadlines.
3. What is SMART an acronym for?: SMART is an acronym for specific,
measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
4. What does Specific mean in SMART goals?: Specific: the goal includes a
clear, specific statement of what you want to achieve or accomplish.
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5. What does Measurable mean in SMART goals?: Measurable: the goal
statement includes a means of measurement for the achievement of the goal.
6. What does Achievable mean in SMART goals?: Achievable: the goal is
challenging but also something that can be achieved as defined.
7. What does Relevant mean in SMART goals?: Relevant: the specific goal
relates directly to your plans; it should also be realistic to achieve.
8. What does Time-bound mean in SMART goals?: Time-bound: the goal
statement includes when the goal should be accomplished and, if possible,
milestones.
9. time management tips: 1 .Be mindful of your motives for being a student.
2. Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits.
3. 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.
4. Listen as though you will be teaching what you are hearing.
5. Process all you have done and learned at the end of each day.
10. Procrastination: unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity
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11. techniques to avoid procrastination: 1. Compare when you procrastinate
and when you do not so you can identify patterns.
2. Evaluate the patterns you find and identify the reasons for your
procrastination.
12. challenges often faced by health professionals: stress-related
challenges, ineffective mindset, and inefficient communication
13. How to overcome blocks that create time management challenges: 1
.Manage stress by developing the habit of positive thinking.
2. Develop a mindset of self-empowerment, high expectations, and an upbeat
outlook.
3. Take steps to overcome self-doubt.
4. Communicate with your support systems to seek and accept help
14. When planning your day, what should you acknowledge?: that school
is your
priority
15. How should you study on long days?: 30-minute power sessions are a
perfect amount of time to build in on days you work. If you know you are
, 4
still up and alert after your shift, put in 30 minutes at the office or in a quiet
location before heading home, and then put in a 30-minute session when
you wake up. That becomes a great study day for those long 12-hour shifts.
16. How should you study on days off: use the Pomodoro technique with a
tapering approach to study and break time on days off
17. Tapering Approach: If I set aside 4 hours to study, start with a full hour
and take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and that a 10-minute
break. Next do a 45-minute session with a 5-minute break. Finish with two
30-minute sessions.
18. Tips for setting up a study space: 1. free of distraction
2. relatively quiet
3. adequate lighting
4. Enough room for resources
5. Be comfortable and ergonomic
6.Good computer screen visibility
7. Decorate for success (motivational posters)
