UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

LEARNING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: Learning and Study Skills

Studying in STEM

STEM courses often require different study approaches from those used in the humanities and social sciences. Active problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and structured practice are particularly important.

Useful Resources on Studying in STEM:

The Learning Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (n.d.). STEM learning strategies. https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/studying-for-stem

Annotation: Guide introducing study strategies tailored to college-level STEM courses. Covers higher-order thinking using Bloom's taxonomy, metacognition, the Study Cycle (prepare, attend, review, study, assess), distributed practice, and techniques for focused study sessions.

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Table of contents:

4.1. Finding Help and Support
4.1.1. Seeking Support
4.1.2. Communicating with Professors

4.2. Learning and Study Skills
4.2.1. How We Learn
4.2.2. Metacognition
4.2.3. Study Strategies

4.2.4. Studying in STEM

4.2.5. Note-Taking and Lectures
4.2.6. Exam Preparation

4.3. Time Management and Focus
4.3.1. Time Management Strategies
4.3.2. The Pomodoro Technique
4.3.3. Understanding Procrastination
4.3.4. Staying Motivated
4.3.5. Digital Focus Tools

4.4. Reflective Practice
4.4.1. Growth Mindset
4.4.2. Reflective Practice Tools

4.5. Wellbeing
4.5.1. Mental Health
4.5.2. Personal Wellbeing
4.5.3. Digital Wellbeing
4.5.4. Stress Management
4.5.5. Budgeting
4.5.6. Finding Friends

4.6. Adapting Your Study Approach
4.6.1. Neurodiversity and University
4.6.2. Studying with ADHD
4.6.3. Studying with Dyslexia and Assistive Tools

4.7. Skills and Career Planning
4.7.1. Identifying Your Skills
4.7.2. Setting Goals
4.7.3. Career Planning
4.7.4. Postgraduate Study
4.7.5. Internships and E-Learning

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

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