Learning Strategies in Higher Education -
Section 1
1. SMART goals specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant,
time-bound
2. Pomodoro technique 30 minute power
study sessions with 5-
10 minute breaks in
between
3. Sophia is a college student meeting with her "I will study on my
mentor later in the day, and part of their weekly
call involves setting a SMART goal for the coming tablet during my
week. While set- ting goals using this format has children's activ- ities
been helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life and for one hour after
circumstances (including a busy family life with
many activities for her children) that might make they are in bed."
her goals unrealistic given her cir- cumstances.
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?
4. Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to
complete for his next course. He has been
delaying this course
Plan a few one-hour
ses- sions with 5- to 10-
minute
because he does not have any background in the sub- breaks in between
each
ject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of how to
ap- proach 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?
5. What is an example of procrastination? "I will write my essay
to- morrow morning
since it is due in the
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Section 1
1. SMART goals specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant,
time-bound
2. Pomodoro technique 30 minute power
study sessions with 5-
10 minute breaks in
between
3. Sophia is a college student meeting with her "I will study on my
mentor later in the day, and part of their weekly
call involves setting a SMART goal for the coming tablet during my
week. While set- ting goals using this format has children's activ- ities
been helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life and for one hour after
circumstances (including a busy family life with
many activities for her children) that might make they are in bed."
her goals unrealistic given her cir- cumstances.
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?
4. Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to
complete for his next course. He has been
delaying this course
Plan a few one-hour
ses- sions with 5- to 10-
minute
because he does not have any background in the sub- breaks in between
each
ject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of how to
ap- proach 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?
5. What is an example of procrastination? "I will write my essay
to- morrow morning
since it is due in the
1/
8
, Learning Strategies in Higher Education -
Section 1
afternoon be-
2/
8
