Table of contents
1. Introduction………………………………………………………1 2. Instructions……………………………………………………….2-4 A. Things you’ll need B. Steps, rules ®ulation being a student C. Tips and writing 3. More Effective Learners……………………………………………………4-9 A. Memory improvement B. Keep learning (and practicing) new things C. Learn in multiple ways D. Reach what you’ve learn to another person E. Utilize previous learning to promote new learning F. Gain practical experiences G. Look up answers rather than struggle to remember H. Understand how you learn best I. Use testing to boost learning J. Stop multitasking 4. Effects substance abuse on career college student………………10-13 A. Drug used B. Causes of drug used C. Signs of drug used D. What to do if you suspect drug used E. Effects of drug used F. Treatment 5. making effective use of student-centred learning………………….13-30 A. Introduction B. The student-centred approach to instruction a. The teacher/institution-centred approach b. The student centred approach c. Flexible learning-the strategy for the future C. The main individualized-learning techniques a. Directed study of material in textbooks;etc. b. Paper-based self –study materials c. Self –instruction via mediated materials
Outline: I. Introduction
II. Instructions a. Things you’ll need b. Steps, rules ®ulation being a student c. Tips and writing
III. More Effective Learners. a. Memory
Bibliography: ©The Robert Gordon University, 1996. 1 Draganski, B., Gaser, C., Busch, V., & Schuierer, G. (2004). Neuroplasticity: Changes in grey matter induced by training. Nature, 427(22), 311-312. 2 Willis, J. (2008). Brain-based teaching strategies for improving students ' memory, learning, and test-taking success.(Review of Research). Childhood Education, 83(5), 31-316. 3 Chan, J.C., McDermott, K.B., & Roediger, H.L. (2007). Retrieval-induced facilitation. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 135(4), 553-571. • Handbook of Educational Technology 3rd ed.), by F. Percival, H.I. Ellington and P. Race; Kogan Page, London, 1993. • Producing Instructional Systems, by A.J. Romiszowski; Kogan Page, London, 1989. • Developing Auto-Instructional Materials, by A.J. Romiszowski; Kogan Page, London, 1987. • Developing Student Autonomy in Learning, D. Boud (ed); Kogan Page, London, 1988. • The Open Learning Handbook, by P. Race; Kogan Page, London, 1989. • Implementing Learning Technology, edited by G. Stoner; Learning Technology Dissemination Initiative, Heriot-Watt University, 1996.