Assignment task:
Discussion assignment Instructions:
You must reply to both of the classmates post below with at least 150 words each. Replies are not required to have citations. Any scholarly resource cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the course textbooks and articles from scholarly journals. Please avoid the use of websites.
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Classmate One:
What strategies do you use to prepare to study?
Studying strategies that I integrate are reduction of distractions, writing down measurable and realistic goals, and establishing schedules. In the 2023 chapter in "Self-regulation of learning and performance," Zimmerman, Greenberg, and Weinstein examine how to manage academic study time through strategic approaches. They focus on techniques students can use to better control their study sessions, highlighting the role of careful planning and self-assessment. The authors suggest that employing these self-regulation strategies can improve academic results and lead to more effective learning. The chapter offers practical advice on how to optimize study time and enhance learning efficiency. They advocate for the use of goal setting, where students define clear, achievable objectives to guide their study sessions. The authors also emphasize the importance of creating structured study schedules, which help learners allocate time efficiently and reduce procrastination. Additionally, they recommend incorporating self-monitoring techniques, such as regular self-assessment and reflection on progress, to adjust strategies as needed. By integrating these methods, students can better manage their study habits, leading to improved academic performance and more effective learning outcomes.
How does your Biblical worldview impact your self-regulation of learning?
These study strategies echo the biblical wisdom of Proverbs 21:5, which says, "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty." (King James Bible, 1996). Their focus on strategic planning and self-monitoring in study habits underscores the importance of careful and intentional preparation, much like the verse suggests. Just as Proverbs champions the benefits of thoughtful planning for success, the authors demonstrate that students who systematically manage their study time through self-regulation techniques are more likely to enhance their academic performance and achieve superior results. This connection underscores the timeless value of diligence and strategic planning in achieving success.
References:
Bible, K. J. (1996). King James Bible (Vol. 19). Proquest LLC.
Zimmerman, B. J., Greenberg, D., & Weinstein, C. E. (2023). Self-regulating academic study time: A strategy approach. In Self-regulation of learning and performance (pp. 181-199). Routledge.
Classmate Two: What strategies do you use to prepare to study?
When I start the preparation to study for anything, I first try to get a good estimation (or overestimation) of how much time I can dedicate to the actual studying of the material. I prefer to break my time into dedicated chunks days before the material needs to be assessed. After the first day, I then can gauge how I may need to tinker with my time dedicated to studying. On the first day of studying, I also make sure I have any materials I may need for the process, such as pens, paper, for notes, headphones to listen to music, as well as to have my laptop fully charged, should I need it for any research purposes. I also have a study location predetermined. I choose a location that is spacious and has mellow lighting. Another strategy that I use is to look at how I need to study. I find that most things I have to study for nowadays does not involve simply retrieving of knowledge. A study determined that students from secondary and preuniversity level are given more elaborate text materials, which calls for more summarizing and rereading of materials Dirkx et al., 2019).
How do you determine whether your habits and strategies are helpful or not in achieving your intended outcomes?
Simply put, when I feel comfortable enough explaining what I have covered without the need to review notes. Brevik (2019) noted several elements of determining comprehension, I found that I use exposure to a range of texts and building vocabulary and language knowledge. 2 Timothy 2:15 states, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (King James Bible, n.d.). To me, this verse serves as a reminder that as I gain knowledge, keep in mind that I do it to honor God and not to waste the gifts he has given me.
References:
Brevik, L. M. (2019). Explicit reading strategy instruction or daily use of strategies? Studying the teaching of reading comprehension through naturalistic classroom observation in English L2. Reading and Writing, 32(9), 2281-2310.
Dirkx, K. J., Camp, G., Kester, L., & Kirschner, P. A. (2019). Do secondary school students make use of effective study strategies when they study on their own? Applied Cognitive Psychology, 33(5), 952-957.
King James Bible. (n.d.). Bible Gateway.