Chapter Two: Developing a Mindset for Learning

Developing Effective Study and Learning Habits: How to Get Better Grades in College (2019)

14 Pages Posted: 18 Nov 2019

Date Written: November 7, 2019

Abstract

This is a chapter from a book written for college students on how to develop better study and learning habits based on principles developed by cognitive scientists and educational theorists. This chapter shows students how to develop the best mindset for effective learning. It begins by explaining the growth mindset, and it tells students how they can develop a growth mindset. It also explains self-motivation, and it asks students to reflect on their attitudes towards college. The chapter contains exercises to help students develop these skills.

Keywords: college, learning, study habits, cognitive science

Suggested Citation

Fruehwald, Edwin S., Chapter Two: Developing a Mindset for Learning (November 7, 2019). Developing Effective Study and Learning Habits: How to Get Better Grades in College (2019), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3483199

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