Processing and Comprehending Information
Overview/Description
To discuss methods of finding information, understanding and processing it, and then memorizing and recalling the information at an appropriate time
Target Audience
Anyone seeking personal and professional development to enhance their performance and contribution in the workplace by acquiring expertise in information-processing skills
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration
150 Minutes
Objectives:
Processing and Comprehending Information
use new techniques to process information.
explain how the brain's Reticular Activating System (R.A.S.) can be used to focus on information.
perform a first pass using hyperstimulation and page-turning techniques.
describe strengths and weaknesses of the five sets of attributes used to process information.
state the benefits of chunking information appropriately.
describe two physical factors that affect reading skills.
describe a technique which can be used to improve comprehension of written material.
state the main purpose of note taking.
explain how events, people, and objects naturally become memorable.
explain two different techniques, which can be used to recall information at an appropriate time.
Course Number: 9092_eng