Approaches to Learning and Independent Study

This week’s topics

Approaches to Learning and Independent Study

1. Learning styles and study habits
2. Active reading techniques
3. Time management for online study
4. Value and role of independent learning
5. Top 10 Tips for Online Learning
6. Academic reading and writing in English part 2: Reading well
7. 9 Steps for Effective Time Management

What you will be able to do

• 4.2 Describe the range of approaches to learning and study used.
• 4.3 Explain the importance of independent learning skills.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: describe the range of approaches to learning and study used.

Study materials

Videos

• Top 10 Tips for Online Learning · YouTube · Manchester Metropolitan University · 5 min · for registered students
• Academic reading and writing in English part 2: Reading well · YouTube · Leiden University - Faculty of Humanities · 9 min · for registered students
• 9 Steps for Effective Time Management · YouTube · Manchester Metropolitan University · 5 min · for registered students

Further resources

• College Success, 1.3: College Culture and Expectations · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 18–27 · for registered students
• Writing for Success, ch. 1.2: Developing study skills · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 17–30 · for registered students
• College Success Concise, ch. 2: Managing Your Time and Priorities · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 37–64 · for registered students