Mod2: Learning Strategy - Metacognition

MetacognitionWorksheets2.pdf

Metacognition Worksheet – Video #1 How to Study Effectively by Stephen Chew

Watch Video #1 and complete the worksheet:

1. According to Dr. Chew, what are the “beliefs that make you stupid”?

a. ____________________________

b. ____________________________

c. ____________________________

d. ____________________________

2. Write 2‐3 sentences about when you have been caught in one of these “beliefs” and what you can do /

have done to overcome it.

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3. How does Dr. Chew define metacognition?

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4. How does poor metacognition hurt academic success?

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5. Why would metacognition that was good in high school be bad in college?

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Metacognition Worksheet – Video #4 How to Study Effectively by Stephen Chew

Watch Video #4 and complete the worksheet:

1. What are 2 Strategies for achieving deep processing?

a. ___________________________________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________________________________

2. What techniques should you use in taking notes for deep processing?

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3. What techniques should you use in reading a textbook for deep processing?

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4. What are the rules for effective group study?

a. ______________________________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________________________

d. ______________________________________________________________

e. ______________________________________________________________

Deep Processing Metacognitive Strategies - Applying to YOU

 Ask why, how and what if questions in class and also to self while doing homework  Attend effective study groups on a regular basis

 Practice retrieval by solving problems without first looking at examples or the solution  Spend quality time on the course everyday

 Test your understanding of concepts by explaining them out loud to someone  Memorize everything for test that you are told to memorize

 At the end of each module, create your own study guide with good test questions

1) Pick 2 Deep Processing Metacognitive Strategies that you are not currently using and start implementing them today in this course.

Strategies that I am starting with:

a. ____________________________________________________________________________

b. _____________________________________________________________________________

2) Why did you pick these strategies and how do you think they will be helpful to YOU specifically?

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