As we continue our journey towards educational excellence, we wanted to share some valuable tips that we, at Pre-Uni New College, believe can greatly enhance your academic experience.
1. Self-Study is Key
Our curriculum is designed to stimulate independent learning. Remember, attending classes is just one part of the equation. Self-study plays a significant role in truly mastering a subject. It allows you to learn at your own pace and reinforces the knowledge gained in the classroom.
2. Learn from Mistakes
Don’t be afraid of errors. Instead, consider them opportunities for learning. Maintain a notebook to record your incorrect answers. Analyse and understand why the mistake happened. This practice helps to avoid repeating errors in the future.
3. Reflect on Your Progress
Looking back at your academic journey, your successes and struggles, can provide valuable insights. Reflection aids in identifying patterns, understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, and strategizing more effective approaches to learning.
4. Time Management is Crucial
Time is an essential resource in the academic world. Managing it wisely ensures that you’re not rushing through your studies, especially while reading literature. Allocate sufficient time for all your subjects to ensure a deep, comprehensive understanding.
5. Understand the “Why” Behind Incorrect Answers
When recording incorrect answers, focus on the reasoning behind the error. This approach allows you to uncover gaps in your understanding, thereby enabling you to target specific areas for improvement.
At Pre-Uni New College, we’re not just about achieving academic excellence; we aim to cultivate lifelong learners.
Remember, it’s the journey that counts, not just the destination. Keep these tips in mind, stay curious,
and don’t forget to enjoy your learning journey. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
Balancing time between instructional learning and self-study, while learning from mistakes, is crucial for academic success. Pre-Uni New College provides guidance to navigate this effectively:
Emphasise Self-Study
Students should aim to dedicate three hours of self-study for every hour spent in class. This deepens understanding, allows for exploration of topics, and offers valuable practice time.
Emphasise Self-Study
Students should aim to dedicate three hours of self-study for every hour spent in class. This deepens understanding, allows for exploration of topics, and offers valuable practice time.
Once a healthy balance between instruction and self-study is established, focusing on understanding mistakes becomes key:
The Power of Self-Reflection
Merely noting the correct answer when you make a mistake isn’t enough. It’s crucial to understand why you choose the incorrect answer during the exam. This self-reflection can illuminate knowledge gaps or misconceptions.
Analyse Your Thought Process
Delve into what led you to the incorrect answer. Identifying patterns or recurring errors in your thinking can lead to substantial improvements in future performance.
Learn to Choose Correctly
After understanding why you selected an incorrect answer, the next challenge is to learn how to select the correct answer in future situations. What should you be mindful of next time? How should your approach change?
Record Your Reflections
Make sure to record these reflections in your Error Notebook. This tool enables you to revisit your reflections and understandings in the future, reducing the likelihood of repeating the same mistake.
Use Errors as a Learning Guide
Errors can be incredibly insightful. If a specific topic or concept repeatedly leads to incorrect answers, it signals the need for additional time and effort in understanding it.
In conclusion, Pre-Uni New College believes in the transformative power of efficient self-study and
reflective learning from mistakes. Keep up the great work, students!
Problem Solving Strategy for Thinking Skills Video Series
Jan 19 2024
This in-depth video series is tailored to enhance your problem-solving skills, an essential aspect of critical thinking. The series is divided into multiple parts, each dedicated to a specific strategy in problem-solving.
Part 2: Advanced Problem Solving Techniques
2-1: Finding Procedures (1)
Description: This video introduces the concept of finding effective procedures for problem-solving. It focuses on the initial steps of identifying and understanding the problem, and beginning to formulate potential solutions.
2-1: Finding Procedures (2)
Description: Building on the first part, this video dives deeper into the methods of developing and refining problem-solving procedures, with practical examples and case studies.
2-2: Identifying Similarity (1)
Description: Learn how to recognize similarities in different problems. This part teaches you how to apply known solutions to new problems by understanding underlying similarities.
2-2: Identifying Similarity (2)
Description: Expanding on the concepts introduced in the first part, this video explores advanced techniques in identifying similarities in more complex or less obvious scenarios.
2-3: Relevant Selections (1)
Description: This part focuses on selecting relevant information and tools for problem-solving. It covers how to filter out unnecessary data and concentrate on what’s truly important.
2-3: Relevant Selections (2)
Description: Continuing the discussion, this video provides deeper insights into choosing the most relevant approaches and adapting them to fit the specific context of the problem.
This comprehensive video series is designed to enhance your critical thinking abilities. It’s divided into several parts, each focusing on a different aspect of critical thinking.
Part 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking
Overview: This introductory video sets the foundation for the series, explaining the importance of critical thinking and its role in problem-solving and decision-making.
Part 1
Part 2: Advanced Strategies
2-1: Assessing the Impact of Additional Evidence
Description: Learn how to evaluate and incorporate new information into your existing knowledge base, and understand the impact of this evidence on your conclusions.
2-2: Detecting Reasoning Errors
Description: This part focuses on identifying common logical fallacies and reasoning errors, improving your ability to analyze arguments critically
2-3: Drawing a Conclusion
Description: Discover techniques for reaching well-supported conclusions, emphasizing the importance of logical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making.
2-4: Identifying Assumptions
Description: Uncover the underlying assumptions in arguments and learn how to challenge and test these assumptions for a more robust analysis.
2-5: Matching Arguments Description: Explore methods to match similar arguments, understand their structures, and apply this understanding to new problem-solving scenarios
We understand that starting college can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience.
Our orientation video is here to guide you through your first steps on campus and help you make a
smooth transition into college life.
In this orientation video, you’ll find:
Introduction to Term 3 class and Information about courses.
Insights into the academic resources, and student support services available.
Tips on using to Cyberschool service.
Accessing the Video
You can access the orientation video by simply clicking the LINK below. Find a quiet spot to watch, grab your headphones, and take your first step toward becoming a proud member of the Pre-Uni New College.
