Study Time Tips:

In order to keep a good pace of work, we suggest that you follow the opening calendar of each topic, although you can mark the time you want to do it as long as you deliver the evaluative tests (exams) before the end date of your course.

Study Techniques Tips:

A first reading of the module (fast reading), with which you should get a general idea of ​​the topic. The organization of the book by chapters or themes, titles, subtitles, graphics, diagrams and illustrations will be quickly observed. It is not necessary to carry out an in-depth reading, but rather the generalities of the reading to be carried out are displayed, as well as the resolution of those questions such as definition, classification, elements … that is, they are easily answered with what is provided in the manual itself and that do not require synthesis or personal evaluations.

Then a more detailed and comprehensive reading. Through this understanding and deepening of the topics, the realization of evaluative questions can be completed with an overall vision and a greater enrichment of the work contributed by the student can be achieved.

As a study strategy, we recommend:

BEFORE READING:

Establish the purpose of reading: read to find information (specific or general), read to act (follow instructions, perform procedures.), Read to demonstrate understanding of content (for assessment activities), and read understanding to learn.

Use of prior knowledge: it has to do with the knowledge that the reader has, which allows him to give meaning and meaning to the text.

Prediction and elaboration of questions: asking questions just by knowing the subject, serve to locate yourself in it, it also implies the activation and use of the knowledge that you already have on the subject.

DURING THE LECTURE:

Identify the relevant parts of the text: a good reader will know how to identify important ideas, differentiate the structure of the text, as well as the author’s points of view, in the same way they will use the information and elaborate a critical analysis of it. They will apply selection strategies and construction of meanings based on what has been read, among others.

Support strategies: underlining, taking notes, partial or total rereading, diagrams and / or concept maps … are strategies to support learning and study.

Reading comprehension: summarize (self-revision), construction of questions (self-evaluation), elaborate predictions (activation of prior knowledge), clarify (detection of comprehension problems).

AFTER THE READING:

It is important after reading the identification of the main idea and summary of each section.

There are many advantages that time planning can bring in relation to the study. Among them the following:

They create a habit, which forms a basis for all future training.

• It boost concentration.
• It serves to be aware of one’s own performance and regulate efforts.
• Allows you to combine study with other leisure and free time activities.
• It helps to get rid of the worry or anguish that comes with the accumulation of pending tasks.

Remember that it is essential to have a suitable study place:

The study place must be equipped with the conditions of lighting, silence, temperature, ventilation, etc. that favor the study. If this is not possible, studying in the library requires that it always be the same.

The temperature should be between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius. The heat distribution must be homogeneous, and the heat source must not be close to the study table. The air in the study room has to be renewed, approximately every 6 hours. The use of a humidifier is advisable if heating is used.

Meaningful noises (radio, conversations…) are more distracting than nonsensical noises. Vocal music acts as an external distractor. The instrumental music of the baroque – Bach, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi, Albinoni, etc. – of slow rhythm provokes a relaxed state of concentration. The listening volume must be low, even lower than that of background music.

The most advisable lighting is natural. If the artificial one is needed, it must be distributed evenly and both glare and light and shadow contrasts must be avoided.

The table should be quite wide, thus avoiding interruptions when looking for material.

The ideal height of the table should be in relation to the height of the chair and that of the student, so that the legs form a right angle and the feet rest on the floor.

The best way to study is sitting in a chair, next to a proportionate table, with your back straight, your legs at right angles, your feet on the floor, your forearms on the table, and your head and upper back slightly leaning forward. One must flee from too comfortable attitudes.