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Middle School M/J Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Learning Strategies

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Suggested Prerequisites

N/A

Description

Get ready to develop learning strategies, critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills to enhance your performance in academic and nonacademic endeavors. In this course, you will go on a journey as a learner, thinker, reader, and writer to refine your skills for thinking critically. Get ready to learn the tips and tricks you need to be successful in your academic endeavors.

Module One: Learning

-Time management

-Planning

-Personal learning style

-Types of tests

-Reviewing strategies

-Memory triggers

-Memory tools

-Study techniques

 

Module Two: Thinking

-Right/Left brain

-Multiple modalities

-Oral communication

-Goals (short- and long- term)

-Flexibility, balance, prioritizing

 

Module Three: Reading

-Eye focus

-Main idea, details

-Point of view

-Note-taking strategies

-Mind mapping

-Pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies

 

Module Four: Writing

-Creative and critical aspects of writing

-Reference materials

-Fact and opinion

-Validity and reliability of sources

-Formal and informal language

-Introduction, body, conclusion

-Prewriting, drafting, revising, publishing

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