Session 2: Master Plan
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Step 1: Record the following on your master schedule:
Step 2: Review the information about the Learning Cycle (P. 8 in the handout) before you add any more information to your schedule. Take a Learning Cycle Quiz.
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Step 3: Schedule the following on your master calendar:
· a preview time (5-30 minutes) immediately before each class whenever possible.
o During the preview, review all or some of your notes in preparation for the upcoming class.
o If you have two or three classes in a row, preview from last to first class. If you have Chemistry and Art at 10 and 11, you might write "P: Art/Chem" in the block before your 10 o'clock class.
· a review time immediately after your classes (5-30 minutes) whenever possible.
o Use this time to edit and summarize your notes.
o Look over any assignments that were given and begin to plan when and how you will do them.
o For the schedule described above, you might write "R: Art/Chem" in the 12 noon block.
· your intensive study/ review time for each class.
o Try to schedule some study time each day for each class. Learning is more effectively and efficiently accomplished in shorter regular sessions than in longer irregular sessions.
o Also, use more of the day (i.e. morning, afternoon) for studying. Evening is often an ineffective time to study.
o When you schedule study time, be task-oriented rather than time-oriented. Think in terms of "blocks of time" and what specifically needs to be accomplished, not hours of study time.
o Start your study period with the courses you like least or that you're not doing well in.
o Try to study the same subjects at the same time each study day. Although this seems to be a mechanical way of scheduling, you will find that such a routine can help you develop a pattern for efficient and effective learning.
· a weekly review (WR) for each course.
o Do it at the end of the week if possible. This weekly review gives you an opportunity to spread out all of the past week's notes along with the reading assignments to see what you have been learning in the past week during class and study time for each course. You can also look ahead to plan the next week and determine how much reading you need to do, what projects are due, and if any tests are scheduled.
· some time during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for you to play, relax, or do whatever you want to do. This is your reward for sticking to your schedule. In addition, you'll enjoy your free time more.
Step 4: Exercise. Keep open some day or evening time for daily physical activity. Remember, research indicates that regular exercise will not only give you a general sense of well-being, but can reduce tension and help you accomplish a tough class, study, and work schedule.
· a preview time (5-30 minutes) immediately before each class whenever possible.
o During the preview, review all or some of your notes in preparation for the upcoming class.
o If you have two or three classes in a row, preview from last to first class. If you have Chemistry and Art at 10 and 11, you might write "P: Art/Chem" in the block before your 10 o'clock class.
· a review time immediately after your classes (5-30 minutes) whenever possible.
o Use this time to edit and summarize your notes.
o Look over any assignments that were given and begin to plan when and how you will do them.
o For the schedule described above, you might write "R: Art/Chem" in the 12 noon block.
· your intensive study/ review time for each class.
o Try to schedule some study time each day for each class. Learning is more effectively and efficiently accomplished in shorter regular sessions than in longer irregular sessions.
o Also, use more of the day (i.e. morning, afternoon) for studying. Evening is often an ineffective time to study.
o When you schedule study time, be task-oriented rather than time-oriented. Think in terms of "blocks of time" and what specifically needs to be accomplished, not hours of study time.
o Start your study period with the courses you like least or that you're not doing well in.
o Try to study the same subjects at the same time each study day. Although this seems to be a mechanical way of scheduling, you will find that such a routine can help you develop a pattern for efficient and effective learning.
· a weekly review (WR) for each course.
o Do it at the end of the week if possible. This weekly review gives you an opportunity to spread out all of the past week's notes along with the reading assignments to see what you have been learning in the past week during class and study time for each course. You can also look ahead to plan the next week and determine how much reading you need to do, what projects are due, and if any tests are scheduled.
· some time during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for you to play, relax, or do whatever you want to do. This is your reward for sticking to your schedule. In addition, you'll enjoy your free time more.
Step 4: Exercise. Keep open some day or evening time for daily physical activity. Remember, research indicates that regular exercise will not only give you a general sense of well-being, but can reduce tension and help you accomplish a tough class, study, and work schedule.
Tasks to CompleteRead all of these directions before you make up your weekly schedule. Use the page at the bottom, if you wish, your Terry Foundation Planner or even an online version. Check off each direction as you complete it. Take a screen shot or a photo of your calendar and send it via this page.
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