Wahlstrom/Williams: Learning Success, Third Edition, Media Edition

Wahlstrom/Williams: Learning Success, Third Edition, Media Edition - 2. Becoming a Mindful Learner & Thinker

When you were in class in high school, did you listen to the instructor as though you were listening to someone give the news on television? Do you take the same approach when you’re trying to become successful in something you’re personally interested in, such as sports or music? Check the following statements that are true. If you are on the fence about a statement, check it off. In addition, if you’d like more practice or information about the topic in the statement, mark the statement.

1. There are some skills, such as serving the ball in tennis that are best taught by one single method.

2. I can take notes of an instructor’s lecture for an entire hour and then not remember anything about it the next day.

3. I know people who think there’s only one way to do things.

4. I have no idea what "mindfulness" or "active learning" means.

5. In politics or religion, I find it difficult to listen to someone with an opposing viewpoint.

6. I hate it when I’m proved wrong and have to admit I made a mistake.

7. I don’t feel as if I have a "road map" for learning how to learn.

8. I don’t know a procedure on how to think critically.

9. When people argue with me, it’s hard for me to figure out what’s wrong with their reasoning.

10. What are some specific things I can do to become more creative?

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Wahlstrom/Williams: Learning Success, Third Edition, Media Edition
Chapter 2. Becoming a Mindful Learner & Thinker