self-awareness knowing how you learn and how to choose a major chapter 2
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Self-Awareness
Knowing How You Learn and How to Choose a Major
Chapter 2
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What is a learning style?
The two parts of learning style– Learning preferences– Personality traits
Getting perspective on learning style– Use assessments for reference– Use assessments for understanding– Face challenges realistically
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How can you discover how you learn?
Multiple intelligences– Verbal-Linguistic: Listening, reading, writing, speaking– Logical-Mathematical: Math, science, patterns, sequences– Bodily-Kinesthetic: Coordination, working with hands– Visual-Spatial: Visual art, graphics, charts, maps– Interpersonal: Social activity, cooperative learning, teamwork– Intrapersonal: Self-awareness, independence– Musical: Music, sound sensitivity, patterns– Naturalistic: Interest in nature, ecosystem
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How can you discover how you learn?
Personality spectrum- Thinker: Analytical,
problem-solver
- Giver: Authentic, communicator
- Organizer: Responsible, detailed
- Adventurer: Daring, spontaneous
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Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved.How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition
Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved.How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition
Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved.How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition
Why is it important to know how you learn?
Study benefits Classroom benefits
– Bring extra focus to your weaker areas
– Ask your instructor for additional help
– “Convert” class material during study time
Career benefits– Better teamwork– Better self-awareness
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How can you start thinking about choosing a major?
Positive effects of focusing on what interests you when choosing a major and career
– You have more energy– You perform better– You have a more positive
attitude
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How can you start thinking about choosing a major?
How to link interests and abilities to careers– Use resources– Explore the educational requirements of different
careers– Consider learning style– Try hands-on exploration– Keep values in mind
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How can you start thinking about choosing a major?
Explore academic options
– Read the college catalog to learn your parameters
– Work closely with your advisor
– Visit the department– Speak to people with
experience in the major– Think out of the box - look
at creative options for majoring
– Plan your curriculum– Be open to changing
majors
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How can you start thinking about choosing a major?
Follow your passion
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Carter, Bishop, and Kravits Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Keys to Success in College, Career, and Life All rights reserved.How to Achieve Your Goals, Fourth Edition Presentation by Wing Lee and Benjamin Li