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Preparing to Learn
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Preparing to Learn

Through the development of skills in planning, organizing and managing time, students may better prepare themselves to learn. This section includes examples of strategies and tools that may be useful for students at this stage in the learning process.

Time management
It is important for students to develop routines and to take control of their time. Schedules, to-do lists, contracts and self-monitoring are all useful tools in the development of self-discipline.

Scheduling
To-do lists, check lists, contracts
Self-monitoring & reinforcement -- MARKER, MURDER, LEARN are useful tools for helping students to learn how to plan their time and monitor themselves.

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