Learning & Study Guide for Adult Students

By Coaching For Better Learning

Learning & Study Guide for Adult Students

Bundle: Study Guide and Teacher's Manual

 

A Must-Have Guide for Adult Ed Instructors

The teaching and learning guide presents 12 lessons designed to boost students' study and learning skill

• Language: English
• Publisher: Coaching For Better Learning
• Release date: Mar 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9798869236449

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Systematic Ways to Become a More Successful Learner

Bundle: Student Guide & Teacher’s Manual

A Must-Have Guide for Adult Ed Instructors

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This teacher's manual is intended to act as a tool for improving the learning and study strategies of adult students. It is not, however, a source of legal guidance or services. Should you require legal advice, please consult a professional attorney.

Coaching for Better Learning LLC has diligently worked to verify the accuracy of the content within this manual at the time of its publication. Nevertheless, the author and the publisher accept no liability for any errors or changes that may occur after this manual has been published. Additionally, the author and the publisher are not responsible for any content on external websites that may be linked to this manual.

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Table of Contents

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTRUCTORS

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 1 Assessing Your Study  and Learning Skills

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 2 What Is Studying?

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 3 What Is Learning?

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 4 A Warning About Your Brain

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 5 How To Control Your Brain

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 6 A Warning About Technology

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 7 How To Study

Part 1 Preparation

Part 2 During Study Session

Part 3 Post-Study Session

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 8 Know Yourself As A Learner

Part 1 Getting to Know Yourself  As A Learner

Part 2 Study In Groups or Community

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 9 How To Learn (In and Outside the Classroom)

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 10 Test-Taking Secrets

Part 1 Preparation

Part 2 Taking a Test

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 11 Learning Vs. Test-Taking Skills

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Lesson 12 Be A Confident Learner

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS Conclusion

Conclusion

Overall Reflection

ABOUT

COACHING FOR BETTER LEARNING

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR INSTRUCTORS

As an adult education instructor, it's crucial to focus on teaching study and learning skills for several reasons:

Building Essential Skills

Adult learners often juggle responsibilities like work and family, so they need efficient study habits to balance their busy lives.

Practical learning skills help adults retain and apply new information, which is vital for career advancement or personal growth.

Cultivating Lifelong Learning

As an instructor, you're not just teaching content but also fostering a lifelong love for learning.

By emphasizing study and learning skills, you equip your students with the tools they need to continue educating themselves beyond the classroom.

Teaching these skills is essential because they are the foundation upon which your students will build their ability to learn effectively. With the right strategies, adult learners can improve their capacity to absorb information, apply it in various contexts, and become self-sufficient learners. Remember you're helping to shape not just successful students but lifelong learners.

CBL has developed the Learning & Study Guide for Students to make your work easier. This guide is an essential instrument in your educational repertoire, especially when developing the learning and teaching skills of adult students. Each lesson within this guide is crafted to address a particular aspect of the learning process, offering you a structured way to foster growth and development in your students.

The initial lessons focus on self-assessment and understanding the differences between studying and learning, which are foundational concepts. By guiding students through self-assessment, you help them gain insight into their current habits, strengths, and areas needing improvement. This initial step is critical as it sets the baseline for measuring progress. As you clarify the distinction between studying and learning, you empower students to transition from passive absorption of information to active engagement with the material. This is an important shift that encourages more profound understanding and retention.

The guide then leads to more nuanced topics such as the relationship between the brain, technology, and learning. Here, you can help students understand how internal and external factors can impede their study efforts and provide them with strategies to mitigate these challenges. By teaching students how to manage distractions and overcome procrastination, you're equipping them with skills that extend beyond the classroom and into all areas of life.

As you progress through the guide, you'll impart strategies for effective study, such as organizing study spaces, managing time, and focusing during study sessions. These practical skills are vital for adult learners who often juggle multiple responsibilities. Furthermore, the guide encourages fostering group study and community learning, allowing you to create a collaborative learning environment that leverages the collective knowledge and experiences of all students.

Finally, the guide addresses test-taking skills, balancing the acquisition of knowledge with the ability to perform under exam conditions and building confidence. These lessons culminate in a comprehensive set of skills that promote not only academic success but also personal and professional development. As an instructor, you have the opportunity to use each lesson to develop a well-rounded learner ready to face the challenges of an ever-evolving educational landscape and job market.

This guide is not just a collection of lessons; it's a pathway to empowering your students to become autonomous, confident learners. By leveraging the strategies outlined in each lesson, you can help students build a solid foundation of study and learning skills that will serve them throughout their educational journey and beyond.

TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

As an instructor in adult education, you have a unique opportunity to guide your students towards academic success and personal growth. The introduction of the Learning & Study Guide for Students provides a strong foundation to begin this journey. Here's how you can use the guide to develop your students' learning and teaching skills:

Key Objectives Addressed in this Section:

Establishing the significance of a robust knowledge foundation.

Recognizing the role of effective study habits in achieving personal goals.

Enhancing confidence through knowledge acquisition and application.

Emphasizing the importance of adapting to new information and solving problems independently.

Preparing students for the future by fostering a proactive and inquisitive learning approach.

Here are several teaching strategies you can use to effectively guide adult learners through the introduction of a learning guide:

Concept Mapping:

Objective: Help students define and understand key concepts such as learning and studying.

Strategy: Begin by creating a concept map on a whiteboard or digital platform. Write the terms Learning and Studying in the center. Ask students to brainstorm what each term means to them and how they differentiate between the two. This visual aid will help solidify the distinction and relationship between the concepts.

Peer Teaching:

Objective: Discuss the importance of studying and learning with peers.

Strategy: Assign each student a partner or small group. Have each group discuss the importance of learning and studying based on their life experiences and share them with the class. This activity reinforces the material through teaching and builds community by sharing personal insights.

Guided Exploration:

Objective: Summarize how the guide will help them and explore how to use the guide.

Strategy: Lead a guided reading of the introduction, pausing to explain how each part of the guide will be beneficial. Then, have students independently review a section of the guide, summarizing its purpose and how they might apply it to their studies. Reconvene as a class and discuss these findings, which will help students take ownership of their learning process.

Think-Pair-Share:

Objective: Discuss thoughts about the guide so far and answer comprehension questions in pairs or small groups.

Strategy: Pose open-ended questions about the guide's introduction and have students first reflect individually (Think), then discuss their thoughts with a partner (Pair), and finally share their insights with the larger group (Share). This step-by-step process encourages deeper engagement with the content and values each student's perspective.

Jigsaw Reading:

Objective: Discuss and summarize the guide's content.

Strategy: Divide the guide's introduction into manageable sections and assign each to a different group of students. Each group becomes an expert on their section and then teaches the main points to the rest of the class. This collaborative learning technique ensures that students engage with the content actively and depend on each other for learning.

By implementing these strategies, you encourage active participation, deepen understanding through collaboration, and foster a supportive learning environment where adult learners can thrive.

In summary, leverage the guide's content to create a dynamic learning experience that aligns with the objectives laid out in the introduction. Your role is crucial in transforming the guide's insights into actionable strategies that foster skill development, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.

Reflection