About the CAL Learning Strategies Database
The CAL Learning Strategies Database was developed with students, instructors, tutors, counselors, and advisors in mind. Though intended for use in postsecondary contexts, some strategies are applicable to elementary and secondary education levels while others may be modified to fulfill such needs. In addition, some strategies may be gainfully used by members of the work force.
For students, the user-friendly format of the database makes it easy for users to assess their learning styles, to identify appropriate learning strategies to capitalize on strengths and compensate for deficiencies, and to become more responsible for their own learning.
For instructors, advisors, tutors, and counselors, the database provides information relevant for academically counseling students and enhancing student success in academe. Instructors may use database information to plan effective classroom activities.
The CAL Learning Strategies Database is hierarchically organized as series of web pages arranged into four main stacks. The major topics under each main stack are often subdivided further.
- Introduction to the CAL Learning Strategies Database
- The Center for Advancement of Learning
- The CAL Learning Strategies Database
- Database References
- Using the Learning Strategies Database
- Assessment of Learning Styles
- Learning Strategies Instruction
- General-Purpose Learning Strategies
- Each topic is divided into pages on background information, purposes, advantages, and specific strategies.
- All topics are accessed from the General-Purpose Learning Strategies Home Page.
- Alphabetical index of individual learning strategies
- Attention and listening
- Encoding and retrieval
- Group and cooperative learning
- Memory
- Monitoring
- Motivation
- Note taking
- Organization
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Questioning
- Reading comprehension
- Test anxiety
- Test preparation
- Test taking
- Time management
- Writing and proofing
- Content-Specific Learning Strategies
- Each topic is divided into organization, memory, testing, reading, and other strategies applied to that specific content area.
- All topics are accessed from the Content-Specific Learning Strategies Home Page.
- Accounting
- Art
- Business
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Foreign Languages
- General Science
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Math
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Education
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Social Sciences
- Speech and Communication
- Theatre
- Bibliography of Learning Strategies Resources
- Listed by Author
- Listed by Subject
- Darlene Applegate
- Katie Barnes-Kerrigan
- John Bower
- Katrina Buchanan
- Connie Carroll
- Carol German
- Eva Granitsas
- Mary Beth Harms
- Kyle Harrington
- Marcia Hartman
- Kathy Hicky
- Debbie Hurst
- Joan Ihlenfeld
- Carole Kerper
- Cindy Krause
- Guy Laurent
- Sue McCauley
- Kristy McCormick-Powell
- Karen McGuire
- Al Mueser
- Paul Naour
- Jen Navicky
- Julie Richesson
- Judy Scheltz
- Carol Smith
- Paul Wesner
- Ginny Zellers