Friday, September 17th
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse and The Newland Center (formerly The Learning Place) are celebrating with a book giveaway, free food donated by TOPS Friendly Markets, and free entertainment at The Newland Center.
Event starts at 3 pm with music by “Fleet Street” from 4-6 pm
Hope to see you there..
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Forget What you Know About Good Study Habits
Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/07/health/views/07mind.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=science?8dpc
Below is an excerpt from the article
“Yet there are effective approaches to learning, at least for those who are motivated. In recent years, cognitive scientists have shown that a few simple techniques can reliably improve what matters most: how much a student learns from studying.
The findings can help anyone, from a fourth grader doing long division to a retiree taking on a new language. But they directly contradict much of the common wisdom about good study habits, and they have not caught on.
For instance, instead of sticking to one study location, simply alternating the room where a person studies improves retention. So does studying distinct but related skills or concepts in one sitting, rather than focusing intensely on a single thing. “
What do you think? How does your student learn?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/07/health/views/07mind.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=science?8dpc
Below is an excerpt from the article
“Yet there are effective approaches to learning, at least for those who are motivated. In recent years, cognitive scientists have shown that a few simple techniques can reliably improve what matters most: how much a student learns from studying.
The findings can help anyone, from a fourth grader doing long division to a retiree taking on a new language. But they directly contradict much of the common wisdom about good study habits, and they have not caught on.
For instance, instead of sticking to one study location, simply alternating the room where a person studies improves retention. So does studying distinct but related skills or concepts in one sitting, rather than focusing intensely on a single thing. “
What do you think? How does your student learn?
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