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Tutor: Khadijah Abdul Rahman: Learning Skills For Open and Distance Learners OUMH1103

This document provides an overview of learning skills for open and distance learners. It discusses OUM's blended learning approach of self-managed, face-to-face, and online learning. It emphasizes the importance of independent learning, time management, stress management, concentration strategies, motivation, learning styles, goal setting and utilizing available learning resources and facilities to maximize learning. Managing stress through organizing one's self, controlling the environment, positive feedback, and exercise is recommended. Having specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound goals is important for effective learning.

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Tutor: Khadijah Abdul Rahman: Learning Skills For Open and Distance Learners OUMH1103

This document provides an overview of learning skills for open and distance learners. It discusses OUM's blended learning approach of self-managed, face-to-face, and online learning. It emphasizes the importance of independent learning, time management, stress management, concentration strategies, motivation, learning styles, goal setting and utilizing available learning resources and facilities to maximize learning. Managing stress through organizing one's self, controlling the environment, positive feedback, and exercise is recommended. Having specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound goals is important for effective learning.

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LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN AND

DISTANCE LEARNERS
OUMH1103

TUTOR:
KHADIJAH ABDUL RAHMAN

Chapter 1
Managing Your Learning
OUMs learning modes
Blended approach of learning
Self-managed learning,
Face-to-face learning
Online learning.

Self-managed
learning

Module + Other
resources.
Module + peer
support.
Module + tutor and
expert support.
Independently, time
availability.
Advantages:
oIncrease skill.
oQuality learning.
oLifelong learning.
oUse of new
technology.

Face-to-face
learning

Online learning

Actual classroom.

Virtual classroom.

Meetings. (weekend)

myLMS.

Environment.
oFormal.
oLab.

Online Content.
oJournal, web site, etc.
oPDF doc.
oMs PP, Ms Word.

Teaching strategies.

Discussion:
oAsynchronous : forums, email.
oSynchronous : chat.

oLectures.
oDiscussion.
oExercises.
oPresentations.

Being Independent
What?

Able to do your work by your own, own


thinking.

Why?

Working student.
Greater responsibility towards your study.

How?

Planning and managing the smart way


Applying smart time management
Motivating yourself
Developing learning strategies your own
learning personal style

Maximising OUM Learning


Facilities.
Face-to-face tutorial weekend.
Online discussion forum myLMS.
Learner Service Centre - Internet
website, etc.
Information resources-newpapers,
books, etc.

Coping With Learning


i. Managing stress
Symptoms
Outburst of anger
A loss of efficiency in studies
Restlessness/ uneasiness at being alone
Withdrawal from friend and social situation
A lack of joy, spontaneity, happiness or enthusiasm
A preoccupation with certain thought especially negative
ones
Difficulty in concentrating/inability to make minor decisions
An intolerance of people, irritability especially during
discussion or disagreements

Strategies to manage stress


Organize your self life.
Control environment what and who is
surrounding you learning peers.
Positive feedback encourage and support
yourself.
Reward relax, leisure.
Exercise health and productivity.
Relax breathing, positive thought.
Rest ex. 10 min break after every hour.
Aware of your self physically, mentally.
Balanced diet.
Enjoy your self

Coping with everyday study


Own resources library, internet, tutor, peer.
Do not have to cope alone talking, discussing
family, friends, tutor.
Be realistic set goal that be achieved.
Cannot achieve absolute control.
Cooperate and collaborate.
Join study group.
Communicate with tutors myLMS, face-to-face, etc.

Learn to accept failure.


Dont be upset.
Speak it out and find the way to improve.

Anxiety
Fear
for not
perform
well
Anticipatory
anxiety

distress while studying or


preparing for the
test/quiz/assignment.
Overcome?
Relax.
Be focused.
Think positive.
Study in group.
Have a specific study
time.
Gat a set of complete
notes.
Get comfortable with
your
study place.
Know where you stand
and where you are
heading.

Situational anxiety
distress during examination
or before assignment is due.
Overcome?
Be punctual.
Organize your work
schedule.
Avoid highly
anxious friends.
Read and
understand the
instructions.
Work at a
comfortable place.
Ask for clarification.
Keep moving.
Relax.

Goal

Academic

Balance

Personal

Short-term goals.
Ex. Spend 2 hours for
assignment.

Types of Goal

Long-term goals.
Ex. Graduate in 2007.

Characteristic of effective goals


S

Attainable
specific
Measurable

Relevant
Time-bounded

Motivational Strategies For


Successful Learning
Basic strategies
Challenge but realistic and achievable.

Bigger to small.
Positive problem as opportunity.
Aim high.
Active learning.
Learn from mistakes.
Monitor Your Learning

Time Management
What?
The way to regulate or schedule your time
Benefit ?
Plan ahead
Evaluate progress.
Spend more productive time.
Control activity.
Prioritize by listing the most important thing
Avoid time conflict
Guidelines:
Identify study time.
Every week.
Sleep habits!.
Mentally almost alert.
Aware.
Manage and achieve goals.
Avoid last-minute rush.
How?
i. Analyze use of time manage your time + manage your self.
ii. Set your priorities have to be focused.
iii.Plan a schedule planner, diaries, time tables

Concentration Strategies to
sustain learning.
Causes of poor concentration.

Environment leave, re-arrange, library,


classroom.
Noise study away, silence.
Physical balanced diet, exercise.
Disinterest talk, share.
Anxiety - proper perspective, positive.
Intimidating Study task break into smaller,
rewards and fines!.
Daydreaming separate.
Worries define problem, plan to resolve, talk,
share.

Strategies:

Identify the causes/distraction.


Control plan and organize schedule
consider own needs.
Keep controlling
Conducive study area.
Right space.
Comfortable furniture, lightning.
Ability to stay organized!.
Design area in room or house just for studying.
Make it pleasant motivating, positive place.
Secure - no distraction, convenient, block noise.
Good ventilation, temperature.

Learning Styles.
What?
How you grab and process information.

Why?
Improved learning.
Be more focused.
Improve concentration.
Learn effectively.
Studying to suit your own needs.
(See Appendix 1.1)

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