Whatstrategiesand approachesdid you use? How can you applythoseto learning new concepts and skills while you’re a student at University of Maryland Global Campus?Even if the university environment is new to you, you come to learning with skills, strengths, and strategies you can draw fromtoconnect new knowledge to what you already know.
For example, think about how you learned to cook a new dish by following a recipe.Perhaps you first blocked out time to read the recipe all the way through, noting the ingredients and tools youwouldneed to make the dish.When itcametime to make the dish, you mighthavefollowed the recipe stepbystep, then asked your partner orafriend to tasteitandsharehis or heropinion.Based on that feedback, youadjusted and customizedthe recipe. After that, you practiced making the dish several times, adding your own flavors and spices to perfect the recipe to your liking.Once you became familiar with the recipe, you may haveprogressed to making the dish from memory.
As a university student, you can apply this same learning process and strategy to your academics.Let’s look at the correlation between the two. When you’re learning a new concept or skill in one of your courses, first,setaside time in your schedule to learn. Next,read about the topic and take notes to deepen your understanding.Practicewhat you learned, maybebyusing flashcards or completing a set of exercises. Next,share what you learned with others,such as your instructor or classmates,to get their feedback on your work andtoenhance your learning from their input. Finally,practice a few more times until youcan readilytransfer what you learned to different contexts.
Forthis assignment,take some time to reflect on the following questions:
- Consider a learning experience that was successful for you.What were you able to learn?
- What did you do that helped you succeed in your learning?
- How would you apply those strategies to your classwork at University of Maryland Global Campus?