{"id":334,"date":"2024-09-26T08:33:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/stalled\/?p=334"},"modified":"2024-09-27T13:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:54:23","slug":"the-study-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/stalled\/2024\/09\/26\/the-study-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"The Study Cycle (3.2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You might have good study skills, but did you know that there are researchers who study the science of learning? They recommend regular use of the <\/em>study cycle<\/em><\/strong>, which is described below. Try it to give yourself the best chance for academic success, and build the study cycle into your semester plans!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS THE STUDY CYCLE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITERATIVE PROCESS.<\/strong> The study cycle is a process through which students can engage in deep, rather than surface or short-term, learning. It includes 5 components that you repeat for each class session (see image on poster).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PREVIEW.<\/strong> In this phase, students skim readings, noting headings as well as key terms, and review any summaries and reading\/chapter objectives. In reading-heavy classes (like literature courses), students complete assigned readings, noting any connections to or contrasts with previous course readings. This stage also consists of creating questions to bring to class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATTEND.<\/strong> When in class, ask meaningful questions, voice ideas in discussion, and take careful notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REVIEW.<\/strong> As soon after class as possible, look at your notes, filling in any gaps, and note any areas of confusion as well as any questions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STUDY.<\/strong> Schedule several intense study sessions per class per week, including devoting time to course readings. For courses with problem sets or frequent homework assignments, ideally schedule several short sessions per day<\/strong>. Ask \u201cwhy,\u201d \u201chow,\u201d and \u201cwhat if\u201d questions, making connections with other course ideas and even with ideas from outside of your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASSESS.<\/strong> Perform regular reality checks. Are you using study methods that are effective? The best way to check for this is to ask yourself: do you understand the material enough to teach it to others? If not, try different methods\u00a0(ask your professor or learning assistant if you are stuck and don\u2019t know what else to try).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTENSE STUDY SESSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCHEDULE THEM!<\/strong> Putting your study sessions into your calendar helps you see how much time you need for studying, and how much time you have available for extracurriculars\/non-academic events. It\u2019s important to stick to your schedule<\/strong> so that you give yourself the greatest chance of doing well in your courses and maximizing your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREAK IT DOWN.<\/strong> Break each study session down into 4 parts: goal setting, studying with focus, rewarding yourself, and reviewing (see image on poster).\u00a0 Goal setting, which takes about 2 minutes, involves deciding what you want to accomplish in your study session. Studying with focus involves 30-50 minutes of interacting with course material, including reading, organizing, concept-mapping, summarizing, processing, re-reading, and reflecting. Rewarding yourself takes the form of a 10-minute break, such as texting a friend, getting a snack, stretching, or otherwise resting your mind. Each study session ends with about 5 minutes of actively reviewing what you just studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FURTHER RESOURCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johns Hopkins University. Academic Support.\u201cThe Study Cycle<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

McGuire, Sandra Yancy. Teach Students How to Learn: Strategies You Can Incorporate Into Any Course to Improve Student Metacognition, Study Skills, & Motivation<\/em><\/a>. Stylus Press, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\u2019s Learning Center. \u201cThe Study Cycle<\/a>“.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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