Question 1

Describe the two ways that students normally study in a typical college course. Why do these techniques fail to promote deep learning?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 2

Describe the typical design of a college course and the outcomes that result for students in these courses. In addition, describe a situation in which you found yourself falling into this style of learning.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 3

Describe one of Paul and Elder’s ideas for improving one’s studies. Explain how you plan to implement this idea in your own studies.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 4

Identify and explain the ways that humans learn (reading, writing, speaking, listening). Analyze yourself in relation to your strongest and weakest areas of learning and provide examples that reflect how you plan on improving your learning skills.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 5

Paul and Elder encourage students to redefine grades as levels of thinking and learning. What do they mean by this? In your view, are grades necessary or unnecessary for self-assessment? Provide an example from your own experience to support your position.

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.