The term learning styles refers to the preferred ways in which individuals interact with, take in, and process new stimuli or information. In other words, your preferred learning style is simply how you learn best

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Bloom’s Taxonomy
When discussing critical thinking, learning experts usually categorize levels of thinking. One of the most influential models for such categorizing is Bloom’s taxonomy of higher thinking.1 The level, or depth, of your learning will probably depend on several factors. Your interest in learning the material and the urgency of your need to use or master it are two important factors. Bloom asserts that you must master one level before you can move on to the next
Fact or opinion
2. Describe the process of your thinking in both choosing to come to college and choosing this college over other colleges. You may want to include among other things: What facts did you gather? What opinions did you weigh? What issues were important to you? 2. You are an employer (set up your own situation). Give some examples of why you would want your employees to have developed good thinking skills. 3. Ben missed the first day of class because he registered late, and then he missed the next two days because he had the flu. Ben didn’t notify the instructor. Explain to Ben what critical thinking he should have used and why.
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Presentation skills:
You may be asked to lead a seminar either on your own or with other students. This enables you to develop and demonstrate a wider range of skills. Some people express themselves better orally than in writing. This is also good practice for giving talks either at work or for life more generally. Many people are nervous at making oral presentations but there are steps you can take to make the presentation more successful. Remember the audience The most important aspect of making a presentation is to consider the needs of the audience.
Critical thinking:
Introduction lesson in this book has given you some concrete things to do until you begin to learn and practice in depth the essential skills you need to be successful in college and, indeed, beyond college. You have begun to be in control of your time. Your primary job as a college student, as the driver of your vehicle, is to process information. In order to do your job well, you need to understand how your brain processes information. It will be necessary for you to take control by gathering information from lectures and making that information yours.