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Contents
UNIT I RESOURCES, 1
1 Personal Resources of an Adult Learner, 1
The Adult Learner and Resource Management, 1
Formal and Informal Educational Experiences, 3
Geared for Success, 4
Potential Hidden Dangers to Avoid, 4
Hidden Danger Shared by all Adult Learners, 4
Empowerment, 5
Dangers for the Traditional Adult Learner, 5
Dangers for the Nontraditional Learner, 5
Special Challenges for Practical/Vocational
Nursing Students, 6
Strengths of all Adult Learners, 6
Learners Have Rights, 7
Responsibilities of Learners, 7
Teaching Versus Learning, 7
Role of Evaluation, 9
Dealing With Referrals, 11
Other Responsibilities of Learners, 11
2 Academic Resources (Study Skills and Test
Strategies), 14
Brain Dominance, 15
Right and Left Sides of the Cerebrum, 15
Right-Brain-Dominant Individuals, 15
Left-Brain-Dominant Individuals, 16
Thinking Preference, 16
Learning Preferences, 16
Perceptual Learning Preferences, 16
Perceptual Learning Preference, 17
Categories of Multiple Intelligences, 18
Identifying and Using the Intelligences, 18
Linguistic Learner (The Word Player), 18
Logical/Mathematical Learner
(The Questioner), 19
Visual/Spatial Learner (The Visualizer), 19
Musical Learner (The Music Lover), 19
Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner (The Mover), 19
Interpersonal Learner (The Socializer), 19
Intrapersonal Learner (The Individual), 19
How We Learn, 19
Mapping (Concept Map), 20
Visual Strategies To Enhance Understanding, 20
Undependable Memory and Learning System, 22
Possible Behaviors, 22
Some Suggestions for the Student With Attention
De cit Hyperactivity Disorder (Although
They Can Help All Learners!), 22
More Barriers to Learning, 23
Inability to Understand (Comprehend) Content, 23
Putting It all Together, 24
General Hints for Learners, 24
Concentration, 24
Listening/Viewing, 26
How to Understand (Comprehend) Information, 27
Reading Assignments, 27
Remembering and Forgetting, 28
From Temporary to Permanent Memory by Way
of A Neural Trace, 29
Memory Aids, 29
Successful Test Taking, 29
Preparing for the Test, 30
Taking the Test, 30
Reviewing Your Tests, 30
Reducing Anxiety Before Testing, 31
Hints for Speci c Questions, 31
Beyond the Basics of Study Skills, 33
Your School’s Learning Resource Center, 33
Different Student Skill Levels and Different
Resources of the Learning Resource Center, 33
Where to Start, 34
Locating In-House Resources, 34
Responsible Use of Learning Strategies, 36
Technology Use During Learning Activities, 37
Other Learning Resources, 38
Syllabus and Course Outlines, 38
Study Groups, 38
Tutoring, 38
Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab, 38
Study Skills Lab, 39
Audiovisual Materials, 39
Internet, 39
Mobile Devices, 40
Computer-Aided Instruction, 41
Guest Speakers, 41
3 Community Resources, 44
What Types of Community Resources Exist?, 45
Information and Referral Agencies, 45
Housing and Shelter Programs, 45
Financial and Legal Assistance Programs, 45
Health and Medical Services, 46
Food Programs, 46
Transportation Programs, 46
Employment/Educational/Training Programs, 47
Beyond Community Resources, 47
Federal Financial Aid Resources, 47