Optimizing Learning in College
Tips From Cognitive Psychology
Adam L. Putnam <http://journals.sagepub.com/author/Putnam%2C+Adam+L>, Victor
W. Sungkhasettee
<http://journals.sagepub.com/author/Sungkhasettee%2C+Victor+W>, Henry L.
Roediger <http://journals.sagepub.com/author/Roediger%2C+Henry+L+III>
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Every fall, thousands of college students begin their first college
courses, often in large lecture settings. Many students, even those who
work hard, flounder. What should students be doing differently? Drawing on
research in cognitive psychology and our experience as educators, we
provide suggestions about how students should approach taking a course in
college. We discuss time management techniques, identify the ineffective
study strategies students often use, and suggest more effective strategies
based on research in the lab and the classroom. In particular, we advise
students to space their study sessions on a topic and to quiz themselves,
as well as using other active learning strategies while reading. Our goal
was to provide a framework for students to succeed in college classes
Thanks,
Rebekah Kotlar, Librarian
California Crosspoint Academy
Hayward, CA
