Topic-9-Learning-to-be-a-Better-Student.pdf

Learning to be a Better Student TOPIC 9 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the topic, students will be able to: 1. Explain how learning occurs 2. Enumerate essential strategies to help to be a better student 3. Identify the techniques they find most appropriate for t...

Learning to be a Better Student TOPIC 9 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the topic, students will be able to: 1. Explain how learning occurs 2. Enumerate essential strategies to help to be a better student 3. Identify the techniques they find most appropriate for themselves  INTRODUCTION More than anything, teachers want to see growth a nd i m provem ent from thei r students. They understand that their classroom is f il led with learners of many different levels of ability and just want each student to become better versions of themselves. A teacher's job is to differentiate i nstructi on to provi de ea ch student wi th a n education that meets their individual needs—this is challenging, but effective teachers make it happen.  Though highly effective teaching is important, it is not the sole responsibility of the teacher to ensure that students are performing well. After all, teachers cannot ultimately control how much effort students are putting forth. Teachers are there to guide, not force. S t u den t s m u s t com e prepa red to a bs orb knowledge and try their hardest to apply what they are learning to their lives. Every student experiences school differently, but each of them can improve and become a better student if they try. Becoming an outstanding student can make you much more successful in every area of school, from relationships with teachers to academics  LEARNING CONTENT Essential Strategies to Help You Become an Outstanding Student 1. Be Positive Teachers love to work with students who are pleasant and positive. Having a positive attitude will directly impact your learning. Though there will always be bad days and subjects you don't enjoy, it is important to let positivity permeate everything you do. This will make school more enjoyable for you and you will find success easier to achieve. 2. Follow Directions Fol l owi ng di rect i ons a nd i nst ru ct i ons i s a n essential aspect of being a good student—not doing so leads to mistakes and poor grades. Always listen carefully and take thorough notes when a teacher is gi vi ng i nstructi ons and expl ai ni ng somethi ng, especially new material. Read written directions at least two times and ask for clarif ication if you still don't get it. 3. Complete Assignments/Homework Every assignment should be completed to the best of your ability and turned in to the teacher on time. There are two negative outcomes when work is not completed: you miss out on important learning opportunities and your overall grade is lowered. To avoi d l ea rni ng ga ps a nd poor scores, do your homework no matter what. It may not be fun, but it is 4. Do More Than Is Required The best students go above and beyond, often doing more than the minimum. If the teacher assigns 20 problem s , th ey do 25. T h ey s eek ou t lea rn in g opportunities and are excited to learn. Try doing extra research about ideas that intrigue you, f inding your own ways to practice, and asking the teacher for extra credit opportunities to become a better student. 5. Establish a Routine A structured routine after school can help you maintain academic focus at home. Your routine should include a designated time and place for homework and studying that you can count on each day. The goal is to minimize distractions and make a commitment to prioritize completing assignments over other activities. A routine for getting ready for school each morning can also be beneficial. 6. Set Goals You should always set academic goals for yourself that apply to both short- and long-term learning. Goals will help you to maintain focus throughout your education so that you always remember what you are working toward. 7. Maintain Focus Good students know how to stay focused in the face of distractions. They know that they are responsible for their own learning and do not let other people or situations stand in the way of that. They make academics a priority and keep their sights set on their long-term educational goals. 8. Stay Organized Your level of organization directly inf luences your level of success in school. Try keeping your locker and backpack neat and tidy as well as recording all assignments and important deadlines in a planner or notebook. You will f in d that school becomes easier to manage when you can f ind and keep track of things. 9. Read, Read, Read Good students are often bookworms. Reading is the foundation of learning, after all. Strong readers are always looking for opportunities to increase their f luency and comprehension by picking books that are entertaining and challenging. Set goals for yourself and check your understanding as you read to instantly improve your reading skills. 10. Study Hard and Study Often Developing solid study skills is a great way to be the best student you can be. Learning does not begin and end with the delivery of information—your brain needs time to shift new information into your l on g- t e r m m e m or y i f you a r e goi n g t o h a v e a n y ch a n ce of remembering it when you need to. Studying helps to anchor concepts into your brain so that information can fully crystallize. 11.Take Challenging Classes Learn to feel comfortable being challenged. A healthy amount of challenge grows your brain and it is better to experience difficulty than to coast through school. Push yourself to achieve goals that are harder for you to reach for larger pay-offs in the long-run than easy courses will grant you. If you are able, select tough classes that will really make you think (within reason). 12. Get a Tutor If you f ind that there is an area in which you struggle excessively, getting a tutor might be the answer. Tutoring can give you the one-on- one help that you need to make sense of dif fic ult courses and concepts. Ask your teacher for tutor recommendations and remember that there is nothing wrong with needing extra help. Core-Related values and Biblical Reflection: Pursues high achievement How much better is it to get standards in everything one wisdom than gold! and to does get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! Excellence: Competence Proverbs 16:16  LEARNING EVALUATION FOR CATEGORY 1 TLA 1: 1.Evaluate yourself as a Learner. In the scale of 1-10, 10 as the highest, how will you rank yourself. What is the reason for ranking yourself in that way? TLA 2:1.Enumerate 2 more strategies that you use to become a better student. Why do you think these strategies are effective to you?  ASSESSMENT Research two theories of Intelligence. What are the assumptions of these theories RUBRICS FOR GRADING  REFERENCES Meador, Derrick. (2020, February 11). Essential Strategies to Help You Become an Outstanding Student. Retrieved from https: //www.thoughtco.com/strategies-to-become- outstanding-student- 3194404 Alata,E, Caslib Jr, B., Serafica,J. & Pawilen,R. (2018).Understanding the Self. Rex Book Store Inc.