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From McWhorther, K. Academic Reading. 7th Ed. notes for class.TRANSCRIPT
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Strategies for Active Reading
212:189Fall 2011
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Reading is ThinkingActive Readers Passive Readers
Tailor reading to suit assignment Read all assignments the same way
Analyze the purpose of an assignment Read because it was assigned
Adjust speed to suit purpose Read all at same speed
Question ideas in the assignment Accept print as true
Compare and connect textbook and lecture content
Study lecture notes and textbook separately
Skim heading to find out what and assignment is before reading
Check the length of the assignment before reading
Make sure they understand what they are reading as they are reading
Read until finished
Read ready to take notes Read
Develop strategies that are effective Follow routine, standard methods.
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Assessing Your Learning Style
• Everyone learns differently• There is no right or wrong way
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Types of Learning
Auditory: Learn through hearing • Discuss/study with friends• Read aloud• Record questions and answers
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Types of Learning
Visual: learn through seeing• Draw-diagrams, charts, pictures, tables• Imagine the event• Use DVDs, videos and the internet
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Types of Learning
Applied: Learning through doing and touching; applying the skill• Think of how the reading can be used in the
real world• Use case studies and examples
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Types of Learning
Conceptual: Learning through ideas and language; thinking about the skill• Use outlining• Focus on thought patterns
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Types of Learning
Spatial: See how things work within space; drawers, assemblers, repairers-showing things• Use mapping, outlining, drawings and
visualization
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Types of Learning
Verbal: Do not see how things work in space; rely more on verbal/language skills• Translate diagrams and drawings into
language• Record steps, processes and procedures (like a
lab)• Write summaries and interpretations
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Types of Learning
Social: Likes to work with others• Form study groups or join up with a study
partner• Interact with the instructor-go to office hours• Work with a tutor
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Types of Learning
Independent: Does not like to work with others• Use online tutorials• Buy review books and study guides
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Types of Learning
Creative: Imaginative and innovative• Record your own ideas• Ask and questions
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Types of Learning
Pragmatic: Practical, logical and systematic• Study in an organized environment• Write lists, steps, procedures, and processes
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Eliminating Distractions
• Chose a quiet place to read.• Know your body.– Tired, sick, sluggish, hungry
• Have everything within reach.• Choose a time when your attention span is at
its best.
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Focusing
• Set goals and time limits.• Reward yourself with a break!• Begin by reviewing.• Write and highlight as you read (CAUTION)• Approach the assignment critically-points of
view, opinions, purpose
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Developing Levels of Thinking
• Remembering– Recalling information– Repeating information with no changes• Example: Defining
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Developing Levels of Thinking
• Understanding– Understanding/comprehending ideas– Using rules and following directions• Example: Explaining a law
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Developing Levels of Thinking
• Applying– Applying knowledge to a new situation– Using new knowledge• Example: Using new math formulas to solve a problem
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Developing Levels of Thinking
• Analyzing– Seeing relationships between things– Breaking information into parts– Analyzing how things work• Example: Comparing two poems by the same author
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Developing Levels of Thinking
• Evaluating– Making judgments– Assessing the worth of information• Example: The effectiveness of an argument opposing
the death penalty
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Developing Levels of Thinking
• Creating– Putting ideas and information together in a unique
way– Creating something new• Example: Designing a new computer program
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Homework
• Read AR 35-48 due F 9/2• Ex. 7, 10, and 12 due on ICON in the dropbox
by 10pm F 9/2