A Guide To Learning Independently

A Guide to Learning Independently 5e describes techniques to help students succeed in formal education. It helps with learning tasks such as writing assignments, reading textbooks, making notes and concentrating when studying, as well as offering a range of suggestions as to how students can meet the requirements of their teachers and courses. It is also designed to help students discover their own learning goals and how they learn best. The text rests on the premise that it is possible for a person to change the way they approach their learning. It is directed to the individual student because it is the individual who must write the essays and reports, pass the exams and organise themselves in order to be successful in the tertiary education system. As well as offering realistic and well-tested study strategies, this Guide focuses on your reasons for study as you balance the demands of study with the rest of your life. It will help you clarify your particular strengths as a learner and develop a repertoire of independent lifelong learning skills. The comprehensive range of study techniques.

A comprehensive guide to help students learn independently, the text is a collection of practical exercises that considers and discuss who a student is and the skills they will need at university. The exercises are designed to help develop study, literacy, and critical thinking skills. Marshall from Murdoch University.

A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades N-3 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N-9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set. This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles.Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include:- Expanding one-word responses from students;- Helping students find the spelling of words without asking the teacher; and- Helping students to look more positively at their artwork.

A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades 7–9 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N–9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set. This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles. Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include: • Unit examples from social studies, science, math, phys. ed., and special education classes. • Designing units which transfer more responsibility to students. • Improving student performance on tests and assignments.

WITH SCHOOLS SHIFTING to online classes and modules because of the global pandemic, education has become a more daunting task with students lost and anxious, and their parents are confused about the kind of parents they are expected to be. For Queena N. Lee-Chua, the answer to these concerns is for students to learn independently and this book teaches them how.

Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades N-3 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N-9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set.This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles.Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include:expanding one-word responses from students helping students find the spelling of words without asking the teacher helping students to look more positively at their artwork

This authoritative book has supported thousands of distance learners, providing accessible support and friendly advice for their studies. This essential guide provides practical help for anyone who is embarking on a distance learning course. Ideal for those who have not previously studied at a distance or for students returning to study after a break, it covers fundamental issues such as motivation, goal-setting, time management and coping strategies. The fourth edition includes: • How to understand the distance learning experience and what your institution expects of its distance learners • The practicalities of learning at a distance, including how to get support when you need it • Updated information on the use of new technologies in distance learning, including mobile learning • Tips and advice on doing a research project at a distance • Coverage of key study skills including reading and note-making, completing written assignments, developing critical analysis skills and avoiding plagiarism • Support for international students in understanding how to make the most of studying remotely at a UK Higher Education institution Hallmark features of this book are the comments and advice offered by students and tutors sharing their own experiences of distance learning. It also includes comprehensive self-study activities that highlight the element of active learning that is crucial to successful studying at a distance. Studying at a Distance, 4th edition is a key resource for undergraduates and postgraduates in all open and distance learning or e-learning courses.