How to Learn

How to Learn
A collection of International Web Sites with selected links
Istruzioni sulle migliori pratiche e sugli atteggiamenti più adatti per imparare durante gli studi
universitari sono curate da diverse organizzazioni mondiali e pubblicate in diversi libri e forum di
discussione.
Ad esempio, alla pagina Learning from Lectures della University of Guelph (Canada) si trovano utili
consigli su come prendere appunti:
The Do's and Don'ts of Notetaking
Here are some general "dos and don'ts" to consider when taking notes in all your courses:
Do . . .
Use looseleaf paper so you can integrate handouts, lecture notes, and text notes in your course binder.
Write on only one side of the page so that you can use the back of the page for questions, study notes,
messages to yourself, and thoughts or insights which occur to you during class.
Leave plenty of space between topics so that you have room to edit your notes.
Make sure that you can read what you record. If your handwriting is difficult to read, you may want to
print, or look into using a laptop computer. Read below for more information about the benefits and
disadvantages of taking notes on a laptop.
During the lecture, watch for verbal clues like "First… second…" which denote a series of important points,
or more explicit clues like, "Note that . . ."
Non-verbal information, such as the instructor's facial expression or tone of voice, can indicate that a topic
is important.
The amount of time the instructor spends on a topic may be another indication of its importance.
A general rule of thumb is that if the instructor takes the trouble to write something on the board, it is
important.
Don't . . .
Don't depend on someone else's notes.
Don't cause or put up with distractions. Move or tactfully ask those making noise to be quiet.
Don't tape lectures, unless you have a special reason for doing so (e.g. you have a learning disability).
Always ask for your instructor's permission before taping.
Come primo approccio, si propongono i siti della Monash University (Australia) e della University
of Plymouth (UK). Le rispettive pagine Engineering online resources e Learning Development sono
delle chiare e complete guide su come imparare. Gli studenti dovrebbero sceglierne una da tenere
come riferimento costante durante il primo anno.
Negli anni successivi gli studenti sentiranno la necessità di ampliare questa utile base con l’esame
di altri siti e studi più approfonditi. Si propone qui una collezione di siti da esplorare con indicate
alcune pagine scelte.
Pagine di Università
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
Thayer School of Engineering
Academic Skill Center:
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Learning Strategies:
 Self-Test: How do you study?
 Managing Your Time
 Reading Your Textbooks
 Taking Lecture and Class Notes:
Learning by Listening [.doc]
Ten Bad Listening Habits [.doc]
Taking Lecture Notes [.doc]
The Cornell Note Taking System [.doc]
Taking Notes for Others [.doc]
 Where To Study / How To Study
 Managing Your Stress and Anxiety
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Study Skills Handouts and Information
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View Online Academic Success Videos
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Centre For Student Development: Online Resources
Centre for Leadership in Learning
Monash University, Australia
Monash University – Engineering
Student and learning support: Engineering online resources:
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Learning effectively in Engineering :
 Preparing a study timetable [.pdf]
 Learning from Lectures [.pdf]
 Taking Notes in Lectures [.pdf]
 Reading for study purposes
 Learning effectively through Groupwork [.pdf]
 A guide to groupwork
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Writing in Engineering:
 Interactive tutorial on writing reports
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Physical & Engineering Science
Learning Commons: A Guide to University Learning
Learning Services: Handouts:
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Effective Learning:
 Concept Mapping
 Learning from Lectures
 Learning from Textbooks
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Time Management:
 Controlling Procrastination
 Making a Task List
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Preparing for Exams
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Working in Groups:
 Collaborative Group Work
University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
Faculty of Science and Technology
Learning Development:
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Getting Organised [.pdf]
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Lectures and Seminars [.pdf]
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Reading Effectively [.pdf]
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Notemaking [.pdf]
York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Learning Skills Services:
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Learning to Listen: Listening to Learn
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Active listening and selectivity
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The Cornell Note-taking System
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Mind Maps
Altre pagine utili
E J. R – Instructional Technology Design
Lectures are an effective teaching method – by Bruce G. Charlton
Helium – Education – Universities – College life:
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The problem of passive learning from lectures in colleges
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The problem of passive learning from lectures in higher education
JSTOR – Learning from Lectures – by A. O’Donnell and D.F. Danserau
Mountain Quest Institute (Frost, West Virginia):
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Learning How to Learn – by David Bennet [.doc]
Learning How to Learn – by Joseph D. Novak and D.B. Gowin
Palgrave – Skills4Study – Learning strategies:
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Learning from lectures
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Organisational skills
ThankYouBrain – by W. R. (Bill) Klemm:
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More Evidence that Naps Help Memory
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Seven Tips for Learning from Lectures
The University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico):
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College Learning – by F.A. Logan