2. - Residential LifeMAD SkillsMetacognitive and Deep Learning Skills ModelStan DuraResidential Life CoordinatorDoctoral Student, Educational PsychologyUNLVMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
3. - Residential LifeOverviewEngaging residents in cognitive activity that better supports academic success Metacognition: What is it, and why is it important?
10. - Residential LifeMetacognitionWhat is metacognition?The conscious awareness and control of ones thinking and learningMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
11. - Residential LifeMetacognitionWhy is it important?It is quite possibly the most effective learning skill one can posses.MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
13. - Residential LifeBlooms TaxonomyCreateTypical in Grad SchoolIntegrateMeaningful LearningAnalyzeTypical in CollegeApplyReproduceRote LearningTypical in High SchoolRememberMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
18. - Residential LifeMetacognitionWhy is it important to us?It transforms academic experiences MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
19. - Residential LifeMetacognitionIt transforms academic experiencesTravis, junior psychology student Test scores: 47, 52, 82, 86Source: Dr. Saundra Y. McGuireDirector, Center for Academic SuccessAdj. Professor, Department of ChemistryLouisiana State UniversityMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
20. - Residential LifeMetacognitionIt transforms academic experiencesRobert, freshman chemistry student Test scores: 42, 100, 100, 100Source: Dr. Saundra Y. McGuireDirector, Center for Academic SuccessAdj. Professor, Department of ChemistryLouisiana State UniversityMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
21. - Residential LifeMetacognitionIt transforms academic experiencesMichael, senior organic chemistry student Test scores: 30, 28, 80, 91Source: Dr. Saundra Y. McGuireDirector, Center for Academic SuccessAdj. Professor, Department of ChemistryLouisiana State UniversityMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
26. 3.80 (spring 2004)Source: Dr. Saundra Y. McGuireDirector, Center for Academic SuccessAdj. Professor, Department of ChemistryLouisiana State UniversityMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
27. - Residential LifeMetacogntionThere are an increasing number of studies demonstrating that metacognition predicts academic success and performance in a range of disciplines.MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
28. - Residential LifeMetacognitionOk, its important, but residents dont come to study skills programs; how do we do this?Residents dont come to traditional study skills programs because, ultimately, those programs do not impact them.Traditional style programming isnt the best model of development or delivery.MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
29. - Residential LifeMetacognitionOk, its important, but residents dont come to study skills programs; how do we do this?Whats needed is a cohesive, time-extended, individual based model, focusing on the aspect of learning that:possesses the most leverage, and
30. is the least taught skill in school.MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
31. - Residential LifeMetacognitionOk, its important, but residents dont come to study skills programs; how do we do this?MetacognitionMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
32. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelThe Metacognition and Deep Learning Skills Model Offers assessment to identify strengths/weaknesses
101. Applying strategies to apply and recreate the informationMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
102. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelMetacognitiveSkills and BehaviorsPlanning related metacognitive questions:What is the purpose and nature of the task/environment?How does this fit into the overall course, major, etc?What do I want/need to learn or what am I expected to learn? What do I already know about this?What resources does the text provide to aid understanding? What kind of information and strategies do I need?Memorization?Interpretation/Representation?Application and Problem solving?Creation?How much time and resources will I need?MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
103. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelMetacognitiveSkills and BehaviorsMonitoring related metacognitive questions:Do I have a clear understanding?Do the graphics, links, vocabulary words help me understand?Do I need to re-read anything?What is the author trying to say? What will s/he say next?What information is important here? How can I best learn it?Does the task make sense? Am I reaching my goals? Do I need to make changes?What questions would experts ask to see if someone understands?What questions does this raise for me?How is this information relating to what I already know?How would I explain the information up to this point?MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
104. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelMetacognitiveSkills and BehaviorsEvaluating related metacognitive questions:Have I reached my goal? What worked? What didnt work? Would I do things differently next time?How can I paraphrase and summarize this information?How can I represent this information in pictures, diagrams, etc.?How would I best explain this information to someone else?MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
105. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelMetacognitiveSkills and BehaviorsConstructing related metacognitive questions:How is this related to what I already know?Does it go against something I know or believe? How can I reconcile that conflict?Does it support something else I know or believe? How?How does this change anything I currently think or know?How could I use this in different contexts/scenarios? Does this highlight or help me see something or topics that I realize I do not know enough about? What can I do to learn about those topics?MAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
114. Reproduce the material in a variety of formats, such as chapter summaries, concept maps, discussion, debate, teaching others, self testingMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
115. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelLearning on Lock: Engaged Study Sessions Read the material for deep understanding. (15-25 minute periods)
116. Reflection on the material (main points, importance, relationship, structure, etc. 10-15 min.)
117. Go back through the information and take notes (10-15 minutes). In your own words, note the main points, the important concepts and the visual aids that may help to explain them
121. Weekly use a longer study session to wrap up the weeks notes
122. Review and summarize all of your notes for the week for each class
123. Evaluate your methods and strategies and modify as necessaryMAD SkillsACUHO-I LLP ConferenceOctober 24, 2010
124. - Residential LifeThe MAD Skills ModelIndividual AdvisingCheck in assessment is offered (appropriate staff informed of results)RAs meet individually with 60% of their residents monthly:Aug.- Sept. Discuss and set academic goals
125. Oct. Introduce Metacognition and Learning on Lock Study Sessions
126. Nov. Faculty Program (High Impact for at-risk when possible). Individual follow up.
127. Dec. Evaluate academic goals and discuss successes/challenges