comprehension should be your main reading goal, not how fast you read. develop a general study schedule that shows specifically when you plan to study for each class and for how long. choose the times you study based on when you are most alert, and determine the length of each study session using your reading averages for the subjects you are taking. some classes will require more hours of study than others, and the amounts of time you need to set aside can vary from week to week depending on the complexity of the material for a specific course.
Track you reading rates so you can create daily reading plans that set realistic goals for your classes each week. after using a study schedule and daily readings plans for several weeks, you will find that you begin to complete your reading assignments on time. your reading comprehension will also improve, and you nay even read a little faster. the reading tips suggested in this chapter that will contribute to your becoming a more efficient reader are: reading quickly when appropriate, skimming, regressing or rereading, subvocalizing, pacing.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
CRCB 3
memory is the process of storing and retrieving information. you will have difficulty remembering what you read if you do not know the stages in the memory process, and purposely use strategies at each stage to ensure that newly learned information becomes permanently stored. the single most important aspect of memory is understanding what you are trying to remember. it is difficult, if not impossible, to remember concepts you do not understand.
The three primary stages in the memory process are sensory memory, Short-term memory, and long-term memory. specific strategies you can use to enhance you sensory memory include the following: reading your text aloud, drawing pictures of the information you are learning, acting out a chapter in front of a mirror or an audience, visualizing information in you head, using your fingers to point to new words, and reading while riding an exercise bike. chucking is an effective strategy for organizing and remembering new information so that it remains in you short-term memory long enough to transfer into your long-term memory. in order to permanently store new information, mastering difficult vocabulary, creating a memory matrix, connecting new information with information you already know, going beyond the textbook, reviewing and teaching the new information to someone else.
The three primary stages in the memory process are sensory memory, Short-term memory, and long-term memory. specific strategies you can use to enhance you sensory memory include the following: reading your text aloud, drawing pictures of the information you are learning, acting out a chapter in front of a mirror or an audience, visualizing information in you head, using your fingers to point to new words, and reading while riding an exercise bike. chucking is an effective strategy for organizing and remembering new information so that it remains in you short-term memory long enough to transfer into your long-term memory. in order to permanently store new information, mastering difficult vocabulary, creating a memory matrix, connecting new information with information you already know, going beyond the textbook, reviewing and teaching the new information to someone else.
CRCB ch.2 summary
Vocabulary building is one of the most important reading strategies you can learn. by increasing your vocabulary, you increase your understanding of textbook information. you also increase your ability to speak and write well-to communicate effectively. a rich vocabulary allows you access to many types of reading material, while a limited one prevents you from fully understanding what you read. increasing your word power not only enhances your academic ability but also increases you chances of getting the job of your choice when you graduate.
Although no one knows every word, or interrupts reading to look up every unfamiliar word in the dictionary, using the simple strategies presented in this chapter will help you figure out and remember the meaning of new words. these strategies include using context clues, word analysis, writing in your textbook, creating word maps, understanding denotation and connotation, journal writing, and the card review system. don't skim over words you don't know. it prevents you from really understanding what you read, makes it difficult for you to participate in class discussions, and can hurt you on exams.
an important way to make new words a part of your regular vocabulary is to use them in your everyday speech and writing
Although no one knows every word, or interrupts reading to look up every unfamiliar word in the dictionary, using the simple strategies presented in this chapter will help you figure out and remember the meaning of new words. these strategies include using context clues, word analysis, writing in your textbook, creating word maps, understanding denotation and connotation, journal writing, and the card review system. don't skim over words you don't know. it prevents you from really understanding what you read, makes it difficult for you to participate in class discussions, and can hurt you on exams.
an important way to make new words a part of your regular vocabulary is to use them in your everyday speech and writing
CRCB ch.1 summary
Reading is an active process based on an author's ability to convey meaning through the written word and your ability to extract meaning from those words. one way to read actively is to connect what you already know to the new information you are learning. active learners become involved in their learning experience by previewing their reading assignments, outlining chapter or lecture notes, creating visuals, and reading books, other that their textbooks, to learn more about the subject they are studying.
Keeping a learning journal is also an active learning task. it helps you identify what you understand in a reading assignment and what is still unclear. it can also help you to understand how you learn, which learning styles work best for you, and how you can improve those with which you have difficulty.
concentration involves purposely focusing your attention on task while simultaneously blocking out distractions. the first step in achieving this is to learn what internal and external distractors block your concentration. the second step is to record your concentration habits in your reading journal.
Keeping a learning journal is also an active learning task. it helps you identify what you understand in a reading assignment and what is still unclear. it can also help you to understand how you learn, which learning styles work best for you, and how you can improve those with which you have difficulty.
concentration involves purposely focusing your attention on task while simultaneously blocking out distractions. the first step in achieving this is to learn what internal and external distractors block your concentration. the second step is to record your concentration habits in your reading journal.
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