1. There are 7 characteristics of active learners :
a. Read with purpose of understanding and remembering.
They set goals before they read and check their understanding, they also can explain the main points and know that they have understood what they have read after they finish reading.
b. Reflect on information and think critically.
Being reflective is important because it means that you are thinking about the information. In other words, you may make connections between the new information and what you already know, identify concepts that you may not understand very well, or evaluate the importance of what you are reading.
c. Listen actively by taking comprehensive notes in an organized fashion.
They listen actively to the professor for the entire class period and they write down as much information as possible. To be an active note taker, you have to think about the information before you write down.
d. Know that learning involves more than simply putting in time.
Is it about the quality of time “What you actually do with it” that makes the difference.
e. Get assistance when they are experiencing problems.
Active learners are constantly monitoring their understanding, they know when their comprehension breaks down, and they ask for help before they become totally lost.
f. Accept much of the responsibility for learning.
When active learner didn’t do well as well as they do hope, they will evaluate and change those studying behaviors next time. If they can accept the responsibility for their own learning that they can truly be called active learners.
g. Question information.
Active learners they do evaluate what they read and hear.
2. There are 4 key factors that influence learning :
a. Your own characteristics as a learner.
b. The tasks your professors ask you to do.
c. The text with which you interact.
d. The strategies you select.
3. There are 4 characteristics you can bring to a learning