Course curriculum

  • 1

    ✍️ Welcome

    • Course Overview

    • Learning Objectives
  • 2

    ✍️ The Adult Learner’s Brain

    • You can Still Learn

    • Andragogy: The Science of Adult Learning

    • The 6 Principles of Andragogy (Explained in 3 Minutes)

    • Putting It All Together: Andragogy in Action
  • 3

    ✍️ Barriers and Breakthroughs — Overcoming the Hurdles of Adult Learning

    • The Psychology of Adult Learning Barriers

    • Barriers and Breakthroughs
  • 4

    ✍️ Study Skills Toolbox – Learning Strategies That Actually Work

    • The Science Behind Study Strategies

    • The 3 R's of Learning

    • Tool #1: The SQ3R Method – Active Reading Made Simple

    • Tool #2: Notecards

    • Tool #3: Mind Mapping – The Visual Brain’s Best Friend

    • Tool #4: The Pomodoro Technique – Managing Focus and Energy

    • Tool #5: Spaced Repetition – Making Learning Stick

    • Tool #6: Teach-Back Technique

    • Tool #7: Highlighting

    • Tool #8: Reviewing Notes
  • 5

    ✍️ Note- Taking

    • The Benefit of Notetaking

    • Note Taking Tips

    • Note-Taking #1: Web Notes

    • Note-Taking #2: The Cornell Note-Taking System

    • Note-Taking #3: Doodle Notes/Sketch Notes
  • 6

    ✍️ Rules for Studying

    • Best Scientific Study Tips

    • Good Study Habits

    • Study Habits to Avoid
  • 7

    ✍️ Communication

    • What is communication

    • Who Do I Communicate with?

    • Why is communication Important?
  • 8

    ✍️ Self-Advocacy

    • What is Self-Advocacy?

    • Self-Advocacy Tip #1

    • Self-Advocacy TIp #2

    • Let's take a closer look at being assertive

    • Self-Advocacy Tip #3

    • Let's Take a Closer Look at Being Self-Confident

    • Self-Advocacy Tip #4
  • 9

    ✍️ Say What??

    • Relational Capacity

    • Key Parts

    • Relational Capacity: The Heart of Learning Again
  • 10

    ✍️ Growth Mindset

    • Carol Dweck

    • Research

    • Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

    • Famous Failtures

    • Growth Mindset

    • Quote
  • 11

    ✍️ Organization & Time Management – Finding Balance and Focus

    • The Brain and Time

    • Step 1: Clarify Priorities with the Eisenhower Matrix

    • Step 2: Create SMART Goals for Study Success

    • Step 3: Design Your Weekly Study Map

    • Step 4: Manage Focus with Time Blocking

    • Step 5: Simplify Your Systems

    • Step 6: Protect Your Energy
  • 12

    ✍️ Learning in the Digital Age — Thriving in a Tech-Driven Classroom

    • The Digital Learner’s Brain

    • Step 1: Build Digital Confidence

    • Step 2: Organize Your Digital World

    • Step 3: Leverage Study Apps That Work for You

    • Step 4: Practice Digital Mindfulness

    • Step 5: Build Community Online

    • Step 6: Protect Balance Between Tech and Life
  • 13

    ✍️Reflection & Growth Plan – Bringing It All Together

    • Bringing it all together

    • Steps