Sunday 18 November 2012

Learning strategies for learners

We’ve all heard about learning strategies and what to do to teach them to our students. The problem which arises is how you can understand this tough puzzle: 
 
DIRECT STRATEGIES 

o I. Memory
  1. Creating mental linkages
  2. Applying images and sounds
  3. Reviewing well 
  4. Employing action

o II.Cognitive 
  1. Practising
  2. Receiving and sending messages strategies
  3. Analysing and reasoning
  4. Creating structure for input and output

o III. Compensation strategies 
  1. Guessing intelligently
  2. Overcoming limitations in speaking and writing    
  
 INDIRECT STRATEGIES

o I. Metacognitive Strategies    
  1. Centering your learning
  2. Arranging and planning your learning
  3. Evaluating your learning
 o II. Affective Strategies   
  1. Lowering your anxiety
  2. Encouraging yourself
  3. Taking your emotional temperature 
o III. Social Strategies   
  1. Asking questions
  2. Cooperating with others
  3. Empathising with others