E-raamat: New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony With Your Brain

Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction
1. Your Host
2. Where This Book
Came From
3. The Structure of this Third Edition A Note to Students A Note To
Faculty PART ONE: SET UP FOR SUCCESS
Chapter 1 - Learning from Multiple
Perspectives A. Perspective Taking B. Ubiquitous Struggles
1.
First-Generation College Students
2. Recognizing Individuality
3. Disarming
Microaggressions
4. Stereotype Threat
5. Implicit Bias
6. Summary of Biases
C. From Uneasy to Understanding D. Equity, Equality, and Accommodations E.
Engaged Learning
Chapter 2 - Discovering Yourself as a Learner A.
Self-Regulation
1. Establish a Habit of Success
2. Managing Emotions B.
Self-Efficacy
1. Performance Outcomes
2. Vicarious Experiences
3. Verbal
Persuasion
4. Physiological Feedback C. Imposter Syndrome D. Learned Optimism
Chapter 3 - Developing Your Learning Strategy A. Set Goals
1. SMART Goals a.
Specific b. Measurable c. Achievable d. Relevant e. Timely
2. Break Large
Goals into Smaller Goals
3. Stretch Goals B. Manage Multiple Tasks
1. Build
Your Schedule
2. Manage Your Schedule
3. To-Do Lists
4. Organization C.
Effective Communication Patterns
1. Be an Active Listener
2. How to Address
Faculty
3. Make Use of Office Hours
4. Emails to Faculty
5. Following Up
6.
Making Requests D. Keep the Big Picture in Mind PART TWO: BUILD THE
FOUNDATION
Chapter 4 Facilitating Your Learning A. Theories and Models of
Learning
1. Classical Conditioning
2. Operant Conditioning
3. Social Learning
Theory B. Cognitive Load
1. Intrinsic Load
2. Extraneous Load
3. Germane Load
a. Automaticity b. Schema Activation C. Deep Learning
1. Attention
2. Value
3. Understanding
4. Anticipate Success D. Foster a Better Memory
1. Memory
Processes a. Encoding b. Consolidation c. Retrieval E. Memory Enhancements
1.
Elaboration
2. Repetition
3. Interleaving
4. Spaced Recall
Chapter 5 -
Exploring Social Influences A. Mindset
1. The Origins of Fixed Mindedness
2.
Spotting a Fixed Mindset
3. Mindsets are Context Specific
4. Views the World
Based on Mindset
5. Shift to Growth Mindset B. Metacognition
1. Understanding
Metacognition
2. Metacognitive Regulation C. Attribution
1. Intrinsic vs.
Extrinsic
2. A Bit of Order
3. Fundamental Attribution Error D. Egocentric
bias
Chapter 6 - Finding and Using Patterns A. Patterns Enhance Learning
1.
Chunking
2. Schemas and Cognitive Load B. Pervasive Patterns
1. Similarity
2.
Proximity
3. Continuity
4. Closure
5. Figure-Ground C. Patterns in Academic
Life
1. Content
2. Reading a. Pattern for Reading a Textbook b. Patterns for
Reading a Journal Article c. Pattern for Reading a Novel PART THREE: SUPPORT
YOUR LEARNING
Chapter 7 - Thriving in Higher Ed A. Individual and Group Study
B. Effective Study Time C. Prepare for Class D. Memorize Blooms Taxonomy E.
Staying Productive in a Less than Ideal Lecture F. Learn Every Day/Avoid
Procrastination G. Solicit and Incorporate Feedback H. Cheating and
Plagiarism
1. Cheating
2. Plagiarism I. Office of Student Success/Student
Disability Services J. Know your Campus Resources
Chapter 8 - Demonstrating
Your Learning A. Participation B. Homework C. Extra Credit
1. Learning Value
2. Additional Considerations D. Writing Papers
1. Your Instructor and the
Syllabus
2. The Writing Center
3. Reference Librarians
4. Writing Tips in
this Book E. Giving Presentations F. Test Taking Strategies
1. Text Anxiety
Versus Test Nervousness
2. Study Strategies
Chapter 9 - Avoiding Learning
Pitfalls A. Rereading and Hi-lighting B. Cramming for Exams C. Following Your
Learning Styles D. Task Shifting E. Listening to Negativity F. Hanging in
There Too Long PART FOUR: KEEP IT GOING
Chapter 10 - Sleeping to Enhance
Learning A. What Researchers Say About Sleep
1. Circadian Rhythms
2. Stages
of Sleep
3. Sleep Patterns: Larks and Night Owls B. Sleep, Learning, and
Memory
1. Importance of Sleep
2. Remembering What is Important
3. Power of
Naps and Restful Breaks
4. Cramming Versus Resting C. Managing Your Sleep
1.
Factors that Disrupt Sleep a. Alcohol Consumption b. Caffeine c. Diet d.
Technology
2. Factors that Promote Sleep a. Bedroom Environment b. Bedtime
Routine c. Physical Activity and Being Outside d. Insomnia
3. Long-Term Brain
Health and Sleep
Chapter 11 - Exercising to Enhance Learning A. Health
Benefits of Physical Activity B. Basic Brain Structures and Processes
1.
Prefrontal Cortex
2. Hippocampus
3. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
4.
Neurons, Synapses, and Neurotransmitters C. Effects of Long-Term Exercise on
Learning D. Effects of Short-Term Exercise on Learning E. Timing of Exercise
and Learning F. Therapeutic Exercises
1. Walking
2. Low-Impact, Anaerobic
Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 12 - Being an Effective Group Leader/Member A.
Benefit of Group Work
1. Develop Soft Skills
2. Incorporate Diverse
Perspectives
3. Complete Large or Complex Projects B. Inventory Your
Strengths and Challenges C. Get to Know Group Members
1. Introductions and
Icebreakers
2. Commitment to the Project
3. Competing Demands D. Clarify
Intended Goals E. Facilitate Group Processes
1. How the Group Will Be Led
2.
How Decisions Will Be Made
3. Brainstorm Ideas
4. Proceed with Work
5. Find
Times to Meet
6. Group Updates and Check-Ins F. Set Ground Rules
1. What If
Someone Doesnt Do Their Work?
2. What If Someone Misses a Meeting?
3.
Ensuring All Voices Are Heard
4. Address Group Conflicts G. Effective
Meetings
1. Agenda
2. Start and End on Time
3. Assign Group Roles a.
Note-Taker b. Monitor c. Moderator d. Counter-Pointer e. Supporter
4. Brief
Group Member Well-Check
5. End Meeting with Next Steps
6. Cancel the Meeting
if Possible H. Common Challenges
1. Hogs and Logs
2. Losing the Way
3.
Rushing to Wrap
4. Drama Appendix A Online Learning A. Synchronous Online
Courses B. Asynchronous Online Courses C. Tips for Setting and Sticking to
Your Schedule A message from Dr. Z

Todd D. Zakrajsek is Associate Director of the Faculty Development Fellowship in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, U.S.A., and President of the International Teaching Learning Cooperative.