Behavior Patterns in the Process of Learning
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Attribute | Poor | Best
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Cognition
| Compartmentalized knowledge of isolated facts, and unorganized fragments of data
| Take bits of information and consolidate them into useful, networked, integrated knowledge
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Metacognition
| Cannot distinguish accuracy from error; over-assesses one's own abilities
| Can accurately self-assess the quality of one's own performance and make corrections
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Learning Methodology
| Passive mode listening to others speak
| Active mode assessing data, making decisions, and explaining thinking
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Curriculum Structure
| Silos of autonomous subject matter
| Integration across subject areas
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Feedback
| Overconfident; avoids feedback; does not learn from feedback unless it is very precise and constant; does not learn from observing others
| Knows limitations; seeks feedback for self-monitoring; confidence related to actual abilities; learns from observing others
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Study Environment
| Distractions present; dim lighting; reclining posture
| Quiet surroundings; good lighting; upright posture
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Maturity
| Doesn't stick to plans or has no plan; underestimates time for task completion; blames others for shortcomings; gives up easily
| Sets priorities and sticks to them; allocates time to finish tasks; takes responsibility for problems; persistent
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Psychological
| Primarily concrete thinking; poor impulse control; defensive and avoids criticism; low expectations
| Can think abstractly; good impulse control; confident enough to receive critique; high expectations
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Study Methods
| Overly passive with just reading; inefficient with distractions; dysfunctional study groups focused on socializing; becomes easily and frequently mentally exhausted
| Active with annotation and quizzing; asks questions; keeps up with assigned material; still mentally alert in afternoon and evening
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Social Interactions
| Associates with poor students or nonstudents; often a 'loner' out of any support structure; difficulty making decisions alone
| Networks with many good students; self-reliant
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Attitudes About Learning
| Lacks initiative; lethargic and indifferent; doesn't grasp the concept of learning requirements; doesn't value expertise
| Motivated and enthusiastic; has a developed self-concept as a learner and identifies the tasks required for learning; seeks out student-teacher interaction
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Personal Habits
| Poor diet and lack of exercise; disturbed sleep patterns; substance abuse
| Balanced diet; exercise plan; gets enough sleep; avoids drug use
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