Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College SuccessChapter 10:  Active Listening in the Classroom

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Effectively evaluate your test results and correct your mistakes.Use your test results as a study guide.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify the role of tests in the Learning Cycle.Implement specific test strategies to use before a test.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify different types of tests and test formats.Implement specific test strategies for during a test.Employ effective strategies for answering typical kinds of test questions (multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer and essay).Determine the importance of academic integrity and the consequences of dishonesty.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify sources of test anxietyEmploy strategies for effectively preventing and controlling anxiety over tests. 

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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Describe metacognition and how it applies to your learning. Identify the stages of the learning process.Explain why regular class attendance class is important.Understand the stages of the listening process.Identify effective listening strategies.Identify effective participation strategies.Identify strategies for obtaining content from a class you missed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Understand the role of tests in the Learning Cycle.Define test anxiety, identify sources of test anxiety and techniques for preventing and controlling it.Identify long-term study strategies.Become familiar with different types of tests and test formats.Implement specific test strategies for before, during and after a test.Identify strategies for answering typical kinds of test questions (multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer and essay).Understand the importance of academic integrity and the consequences of dishonesty.Effectively evaluate your test results and correct your mistakes.Use your test results as a study guide.

Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day­-to-­day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life. ­—Marilu Henner, actressLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Explore practices for ensuring mental health and emotional balance in your lifeIdentify sources, symptoms, and strategies for managing stressIdentify techniques for developing and maintaining healthy eating habitsDescribe the major risks of an unhealthy diet and the benefits of healthy eatingIdentify the benefits of regular exercise, for both body and brainIdentify the benefits of sleep for physical and mental healthExplain what substance use and abuse is and identify the warning signs that help may be neededIdentify where to go for help regarding: sexually healthy behaviors, including protecting against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, and sexual assaultDefine and practice safety consciousness