- Managing My Learning – in this task I was asked to think about what helps me to learn and what hinders my learning. Once I had thought of a few examples I then thought about how I could manage these things.
Activity 1
Complete the table below to identify and reflect on those factors and plan actions for each.
| Recognition/ Reflection | Action |
| What helps my learning? | How can I utilise this? |
| Example: “Discussing the topic with others” | · Set up a study group of like-minded peers
· Engage with the online community |
| Asking for help when I need it | · Email lecturers and tutors to get assistance with whatever I am struggling with instead of ignoring the issue. |
| Reading | · Borrow as many books from the library as is necessary to help me to further understand certain topics and broaden my knowledge. |
| Taking a break | · By taking a break by playing a sport I am able to relax my mind. |
| Recognition/Reflection | Action | |
| What hinders my learning? | How can I address this factor? | |
| Example: “I’m easily distracted” | · Study in a place where distractions are minimal
· Read lecture notes before the lecture and then take notes lectures to keep me focused |
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| Panicking about deadlines | · Keep a diary so I know exactly what needs to handed in and when
· Manage my time carefully so that I leave plenty of time for assignments to be completed well. |
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| Not taking detailed notes | · Try to write notes that explain the point in as little words as possible so I am not writing big paragraphs that I don’t need. | |
| Tiredness | · Ensure I have a steady sleeping pattern | |
