Learning Strategies

• Level 1 Example 
• Level 2 Example 
• Level 3 Example 

Contents

Adapting for Learning Strategies has four steps.
Each step is illustrated using the Information Organizer as an example.

The Four Step Model

Step 1 Modeling at Three Different Skill Levels
See links at the top of the page for examples

Step 2 Internalize the Learning Strategy
Students organize information by developing their own charts or graphs.

A. Instructor teaches the mneumonic and models

• Look for the main ideas in the content
• ADAPT a chart format or structure to fit the type of information presented
• Develop the chart

B. Have students make a cue card of the mneumonic shown below:

Four different ADAPT activities:

• What You Need to Know Chart
• Skeletal Outline
• Information Organizer
• Structured Study Guide

Adapting for Learning Strategies assists students at the upper elementary and secondary levels in developing their own study strategies.