{"id":266,"date":"2023-09-07T18:27:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/cetl\/2023\/09\/07\/teaching-tips-for-the-week-of-september-11-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-09-07T18:27:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:27:11","slug":"teaching-tips-for-the-week-of-september-11-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/cetl\/2023\/09\/07\/teaching-tips-for-the-week-of-september-11-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Tips for the Week of September 11, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strategies for Success: Tips to Share with Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the fall term gets underway, now is the time for students to learn about and implement realistic, evidence-based strategies for their academic success. In their article, Optimizing Learning in College: Tips from Cognitive Psychology<\/a>, the authors provide several high-impact strategies to help students better manage their time, study more effectively, and create a framework for college success (Putnam, Sungkhasettee, & Roediger, 2016).<\/p>\n

We know that simply showing up for class, even if they take notes, isn\u2019t enough for students to retain and master course concepts and competencies. With so many internal and external pressures and distractions, students must learn how to focus and make the best use of their time, both in and out of the classroom. It\u2019s important to remember that many students, especially college freshmen, come into our classrooms lacking basic study skills. Equipping them with the information and tools necessary to do well is one thing we can do to support their learning and success.<\/p>\n

In their article, written for students, the authors present a list of strategies for starting the semester, preparing for each class, during class, after class, and preparing for tests, along with some additional general tips for overall wellness. These strategies include suggestions such as:<\/p>\n