Power Learning 9e Chapter 1 PDF

Because learning changes everything. ® Power Learning 9e Chapter 1 P.O.W.E.R. Learning: Becoming a Successful Student © McGraw Hill LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill LLC. Learning Outcomes By the time we finish this Chapte...

Because learning changes everything. ® Power Learning 9e Chapter 1 P.O.W.E.R. Learning: Becoming a Successful Student © McGraw Hill LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill LLC. Learning Outcomes By the time we finish this Chapter you will be able to: ▪ Explain the benefits of college education ▪ Identify the basic principles of P.O.W.E.R. ▪ Discuss how expert students use POWER to achieve college success ▪ Create short-term and long-term goals © McGraw Hill 2 Definition: Key Terms Key Term Definition Motivation Mental energy that directs behavior Internal motivators Factors that come from inside yourself; the values that give you a sense of self-worth External motivators External factors that motivate you Effort Mental or physical work you apply toward a goal Self-control Exhibiting the ability to manage your behaviors Personal responsibility Being accountable for your actions © McGraw Hill 3 Definition: Key Terms 2 Key Term Definition Resilience Ability to recover from challenges and mistakes, learn from them, and move forward Complaint/ closed mentality People with this mentality often make excuses for problems they have and believe their potential for success is limited to where they are now. Course of action/ open mentality People with this mentality focus on solutions to problems and identify sources of support when they face a challenge; and believe their potential for success is the result of effort, resilience, and persistence. © McGraw Hill 4 Why go to College? © McGraw Hill 5 Why Go to College? Other reasons include: • Learn to think critically • Be more adaptable to new situations and advances in knowledge and technology • Be prepared to live in a world of diversity • Lead a life of community service • Make learning a lifelong habit • Become aware of your own contributions to the world © McGraw Hill 6 5 Key Steps to Achieving Success: P.O.W.E.R. process The POWER process seeks to maximize student success by using a research-based “best practices” approach. It is the first scientificallybased system to promoting student success, with each step in the process based on sound, empirical research findings related to students’ academic performance in a college environment. © McGraw Hill 7 Prepare • The first step in the POWER process is preparation. • Before getting started on any task, preparation is necessary. • The most critical facet of preparation is setting goals. ✓students who set goals direct their attention to the task they want to complete. ✓Goals provide something to strive for which can motivate students. ✓Students who set goals are less likely to be distracted. ✓Students who set goals are more likely than those who do not to use new strategies to reach their goals, especially when old strategies fail © McGraw Hill 8 Organize • The goals set during the preparation step cannot be accomplished without organization. • First-year college students often need to adjust to busier schedules, multiple deadlines, and more difficult coursework in a short period of time. • Physical Organization • Mechanical aspects of task completion • Gather tools, such as books, calculator, computer, printer, and office supplies • Mental Organization • Academic skills necessary for task completion • Organize what you know to pave the way for subsequent learning of the material © McGraw Hill 9 Work • The third step in the POWER process is work. • A student’s level of motivation is a particularly important factor in determining success during this step. • Motivation is the force that guides people to strive for their goals. • extrinsic Vs. intrinsic • Extrinsic motivation drives people to do things for a tangible reward, such as grades or money, whereas intrinsic motivation drives people to do something because it is rewarding on its own merits. • People motivated intrinsically will strive to reach their goals because they find the work meaningful and interesting. • Research suggests that people work harder and perform better when they are motivated intrinsically • Develop a growth mindset • Effort produces success © McGraw Hill 10 Types of Motivation Internal motivators • Desire for knowledge, pride, or increased self-esteem External motivators • Desire to look good, achieve a prize, or meet a professor’s expectations © McGraw Hill 11 © McGraw Hill 12 Evaluate Evaluate, the fourth step in the POWER process, leads students to compare their completed work with the goals they originally set. ✓ Does your completed work match your goals for it? ✓ Look at your work objectively, as if you were a former teacher assessing it ✓ Look at your work as if your current instructor were assessing it ✓ Be fair to yourself ✓ Revise as needed ✓ Considering how well what you have done matches your initial goals © McGraw Hill 13 Rethink • The fifth step in the POWER process—rethink—consists of bringing a fresh eye to what has already been accomplished. • In contrast to evaluation, which involves considering whether the initial goals have been achieved, rethinking consists of a reconsideration of the process that has been used to achieve the goals. • Rethinking requires the use of critical thinking, thinking that involves analyzing, questioning, and challenging underlying assumptions. © McGraw Hill 14 Setting Goals A goal is an end toward which you direct specific effort; something you are working toward achieving. • Goals are our road map to making it happen – they take us from one point to the next. • The difference between a dream and a goal is ACTION. • Goals provide direction, a sense of accomplishment and they define your growth and development. © McGraw Hill 15 Why Set Goals? • You take control of your life (A goal is like a GPS in life!) • Keeps focus on important things • Helps in making good decisions • You will finish tasks more efficiently • Helps build confidence, enthusiasm, belief in yourself • Creates life-long motivation • Goal setting is the KEY to designing your life! Short- and Long-Term Goals Short-term goals • Accomplished in one day to six months • Complement and lead toward long-term goals • Provide experience and motivation Long-term goals • Take longer than six months to accomplish • Usually made up of short-term goals • Require patience, planning, and dedication © McGraw Hill 17 SMART Goals BE BOLD. Shape the Future. New Mexico State University aces.nmsu.edu Examples of SMART Goals pecific easurable ttainable ealistic ime-Bound Weak example: I need to get better grades Strong example: I WILL earn an A in math Weak example: I need to earn an A in math Strong example: I will earn an A in math by studying an extra 30 minutes each day Weak example: I think I can move from a B to an A in math Strong example: I will move my B to an A in math by asking for help, completing all my homework and scoring a 94 on the next two tests Weak Example: I will NEVER watch tv so I can spend more time doing math homework Strong Example: I won’t watch tv until my math homework is complete each night Weak example: I want to earn an A in math Strong example: I WILL earn an A in math THIS SEMESTER (12-20-2020) by studying an extra 30 minutes each day, asking my teacher for help, and not watching tv at night until my math homework is complete. Specific Describes what you want to accomplish with as much detail as possible • Vague goals lessen the possibility of attaining them Example • I want to do well in English (this vague) • I want an “A” on my next English writing & reading examination (specific) © McGraw Hill 20 Measurable Describes goals in terms that can be clearly evaluated or measured ▪ No measurement means that task or goal will never be attained ▪ Is your goal quantitative? Is there a way to see if you’re accomplishing it? ▪ This allows you to assess your progress towards your goal Example • I want to study my biology text (no measurement) • I want to study chapter 7 and answer all the questions (this is measurable) © McGraw Hill 21 Achivable or Action-Oriented Identifies a goal that focuses on actions rather than personal qualities • Goal must have an action in order to complete it Example • I want a better attitude about studying. • I want to complete all assignments before classes. © McGraw Hill 22 Realistic Identifies goals that are actually able to be attained • Goals can be challenging but not unrealistic Example • Tonight, I’ll read half of my book and complete the assignments. • Tonight, I’ll read two chapters of my book and complete the assignments. © McGraw Hill 23 Timely • This is the other half of measurable. When do you plan to accomplish things by. Without the ending, it becomes easier to procrastinate. • This is the other half of Measurable. This is what gives you your deadline. Example – I will submit all written assignments for PDS course one week before they are due. – I will complete all assigned reading for the week prior to the start of the class. – I will complete 85% of all the practice problems before taking each test. © McGraw Hill 24 Example: Bad Vs. Good Bad example of a SMART goal: “I want to lose weight”. VS Good example of a SMART goal: “I want to lose 20 kg by June 15th 2023. I will perform a half hour of cardio and half hour of strength training per day, 5 times a week and I will only eat starchy carbohydrates 3 times a week.” © McGraw Hill 25 Examples: SMART Goal I will raise my cumulative GPA from 2.7 to 3.2 by the end of the second semester so I can apply for the scholarship.” ACTION STEPS (Is it Achievable or Action-Oriented?): Yes..see below the action I will take: I will attend all my online classes everyday.I will take note during class and revise them at the end of each day. I will form a study group in my section by the end of this week. I will draft a weekly study plan by the end of this week. I will speak with my advisory next week Tuesday about my academic issues. © McGraw Hill 26 Example: SMART Goal Short-term goal I want to earn A+ on the six essays assigned in my English class in this semestere. ACTION STEPS (Is it Achievable or Action-Oriented?): Yes..see below the action I will take: I will spend 60 minutes the day before the essay is due proofreading my writing to eliminate grammar, spelling, and typing errors so I have fewer than two proofreading errors per essay. © McGraw Hill 27 Example: SMART Goal I want to increase my math major exam mark from 60% to 80%. Before each math class, I’ll complete all the assigned homework problems. If I miss class, I will do the homework within 2 days and contact the instructor or the math center with any questions I have. When I finish a text chapter, I’ll list all new formulas and create review questions that apply to each new formula. A week before each test, I’ll work the review problems and study the formulas for at least 20 minutes a day.” © McGraw Hill 28 Distractions from Goals? • What are common distractions from your daily goals? – Write down your 3 biggest distractions. © McGraw Hill 29 Tips for Reaching Your Goals • Write your goals on paper • Post your goals where you’ll see them EVERY SINGLE DAY! • Share your goals with others • Remain positive • Celebrate every success • Don’t be afraid of mistakes • VISUALIZE! External Vs. Internal Barriers • Internal barriers are emotional and mental factors that inhibit you from reaching your goals. • External barriers are challenges that are beyond your impact. • Seek out support: Speak to professors, counsellors, advisors or look for offices on campus that can help • Adapt when necessary. Don’t let yourself get stuck. If one path does not work, try another one. • Don’t be too hard on yourself. College isn’t easy. If you are confused then you are not the one. © McGraw Hill 31 What do you make out of the below quotes? © McGraw Hill 32 Final Thoughts “You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.” —Steve Garvey First Written Assignment (5%) ▪ Write a SMART Goal with detail action steps ▪ Identify a short-term goal that you would like to accomplish in three weeks. ▪ Develop a plan for how you will obtain your goal in this 3 week time frame. ▪ Prepare a 1 page written report on how you can successfully attain this goal. ▪ Write the assignment early & Save it on your PC Due: On Week 13 © McGraw Hill 35 Because learning changes everything. www.mheducation.com © 2020 McGraw Hill. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill. ®