Students who know how to tap their own resources have a better chance at success. The skills necessary to do this can be learned and it is the primary purpose of The Art of Learning to take them through the steps. Beginning with the importance of self-motivation, students are introduced to concrete methods for becoming responsible for their education and for moving beyond passive "information processing" to active involvement with classroom material. The book combines insights from philosophy, psychology, education, and studies in creativity and peak performance in a handbook on the art of being a student. Focusing on motivation, learning blocks, self-examination, and concentration, Ramsland teaches students how to utilize inner instruction to achieve thinking, creativity, and maximum personal and academic benefits. The art of being a student has been taken for granted. Students today need basic advice, and that advice should begin with the personal dynamics of the learning process.

The Art of Learning: A Self-Help Manual for Students (Literature; 77. Series a)

Education & Teaching

Ramsland, Katherine M.

Schools & Teaching

State University of New York Press

Students who know how to tap their own resources have a better chance at success. The skills necessary to do this can be learned and it is the primary purpose of The Art of Learning to take them through the steps. Beginning with the importance of self-motivation, students are introduced to concrete methods for becoming responsible for their education and for moving beyond passive “information processing” to active involvement with classroom material. The book combines insights from philosophy, psychology, education, and studies in creativity and peak performance in a handbook on the art of being a student. Focusing on motivation, learning blocks, self-examination, and concentration, Ramsland teaches students how to utilize inner instruction to achieve thinking, creativity, and maximum personal and academic benefits. The art of being a student has been taken for granted. Students today need basic advice, and that advice should begin with the personal dynamics of the learning process.

The Art of Learning: A Self-Help Manual for Students

With a practical yet nurturing tone, author Katherine Ramsland guides readers through writing exercises that will help them find their "bliss." They will realize the most fitting and authentic direction in their lives, along with anew sense of clarity and confidence. By developing a sense of their bliss, they'll be able to make more informed choices regarding career, life focuses and relationships. They'll also learn to: recognize psychological obstacles impeding confidence; evaluate their values; create a personal skills inventory; develop their intuition; visualize and explore goals; develop mental flexibility; explore levels of awareness; achieve bliss

Bliss: Writing to Find Your True Self

Self-Help

Journal Writing

Walking Stick Pr

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