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Show 2002- - Page 15 I'lXTAH ilASIN STANDARD. August 20. Ask A Specialist How can I improve my memorization and concentration skills when I study? Answer by Terry Teigekr, director, Utah State University Ogden Center for Graduate Studies Aa school be 11a ring; it 'a time for atudents to turn their thoughts from the lazy days of summer to learning, and toeonaider what things help them learn best Two important bctora in learnii ng are concentrating and memo- rising. Consider these tips to help aa the new school year approaches. Have a special place set aside for studying. Concentration it often a matter of routine and atudy environment Go to the same place at a regular time. Make sure your study environment is equipped with the necessary study supplies before you begin. Reduce external distractions by turning the telephone off, gettingaway from background noise and telling others to take time out from talking to you. Most teenagers would support the practice of background music; however, any music that contributes to distracting from concentration is counterproductive. Avoid daydreaming. Put a paper next to you to record distracting ideas that can be taken care of later. Take sidesonisguesyou read about to help create interest in what youre studying. Find relationships between old interests am) new information. Study small sections to help master specific ideas rather than trying to master large sections of material in a short time. Take planned, short breaks as a relief and reward for rffimplinhingn nfriflglmiiwngniil. Work on the most difficult material when you are the freshest Eat appropriately and sleep enough so your study time is focusedand used profitably. Study with others when possible in sr.aH, focused groups. Pay attention to those factors that make your study effort productive. Ask others about their study methods to identify alternatives. Over time,' you will learn what approach works best for you. Apply the appropriate method of memorizing There are two general ways, by rote (mechanically) and by understanding. Multiplication tables and telephone numbers are learned by rote. Ideaa, concepts and theories are best learned by understanding. Never be satisfied with a hazy idea of what you are reading. If you are not able to follow the thought, review the reading. Relate new ideas to your current know ledge. Survey the reading. When studying; break the material into parts, but keep the whole in mind. Experiments indicate that a quick survey of material headings and summaries before reading gives an orientation which increases retention. Reduce rapid forgetting, which can be up to 60 percent after a reading session, by spaced verbal or written reciting of the material. Reciting can take place as you read each section or paragraph and should be in your own words. Read aloud passages you find difficult. Make illustrations of the material youve studied. Your own examples will be easier to remember at exam time. Flash cards are useful when studying languages. Outline a chapter or lecture and fill in key words, concepts or write in examples. As you write down the material, you will attention to the middle. Review the material to refresh your memory before going to bed u nless you are physi- cally or mentally overtired. Freshly learned information is better remembered after a period of sleep than after an equal period of daytime activity. . . MS S86KS SCnOOl COmmUlUtV COUIlCll Roosevelt Middle School is accepting nominations for the state mandated School Community Council. Nominations are open, to parents or guardians of students who will be attending Roosevelt Middle School. Nomination forms nre available at the school office. Four parent or guardian council members will serve with three school staff members including the principal. Parentguardian council membership elections will take place at the Roosevelt Middle School Back to School Night on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. Duties of the council will include: developing a school improvement plan, the School LAND Trust Program, a child access routing plan and helping to develop a professional development plan. dir.: lie1 -- it t " . ' v i, W " Jyt. ft - . , i . jt : ' t s on the Duchesne llie.li addition is coining along as planned. Paul Rasmussen ON SCHEDULE-Constructi- on Construction has poured the pud for ike gym Moor unJ will finish pouring m nils shortly. Crews will begin the foundation work next and then work on the si.inding w ills, according to Duchesne High Principal Stan Young. The addition is expected to be completed July 200.'. . K83 Check out our Classifieds! To order call quickly know whether you have learned the information. Review information immediately. The best review time is soon after learning has taken place. The beginning and the end of material studied is the beat remembered, so pay close 435-722-51- 31 Practical Nursing program gains national accreditation UBATC The number of applicants for the 3 has actually doubled since last year and it appears that we will fill the 24 slots available to nursing students in the program. This will be the first full class in the last six years. Practical Nursing classes begin on Aug. 27. For further information concerning the program contact Brad The Practical N ursing Program at Uintah Basin Applied Technology College recently gained national accreditation status through the Na 2002-0- NLNAC. Jenkins went before the Evaluation Review Panel. The findings from the Panel were found to be favorable in that the Practical Nursing Program be accredited for an five year period, ingaignifiestheprogramtobeaccred- Barbara R. Grumet, Executive Di- ited for an initial five ye program rector of NLNAC, affirmed in a letter without restriction, or further mspec- to President Jones, The tion. Being NLNAC araredited also National League for Nursing Accred-providPracticalNursin g graduates Commission and its predeces- national recognition and reaped; of the National League for Nursing, their completion certificate. have stood for standards of excellence This accreditation status is the forall types of miming education for direct result of our instructors and over 60 years. By choosing to be acStaffin addition to the strongsupport credited by NLNAC, you and your in terms ofproviding clinical expe- faculty have demonstrated your comrience, advisory board membership, mitment to the highest standards of scholarships and binding through nursing education. Your successful Uintah Basin Medical Center, Ashley accreditation shows that your school Valley Medical Center and the comdoes indeed meet these high stanmunity, "said Richard Jones, UBATC dards. , adding thatthe presence of This has beenavery good learning administrators during public hearings made a significint contrito better understand the importance bution toward the program meriting ofa curriculum, accu rate record keepthe five year arfraditfltfru1 rtatns. ing, objectives, and faculty develop"Because ofthe severe nation-wid- e ment, Jenkins remarked. nursing shortage there islocil concern The school has an excellent reputhat we grow nurses locally who will tation for educatingnursingetudents continue to live and work here as part who are able to pass the state bourde of our community, Jones explained, and and the magain employment, adding that the accreditation process jority ofthe nurses in the Uintah Bawas vital to the the sin are originally from here and make practical nursing program and the excellent nurses. This accreditation viability oflocal health cars facilities. will assure that the program will stay Jones also reported the cost ofthe olid and will continue to improve and accreditation to be $10,000, a cost service greatly needed in our shared between both local hospitals provides community at this time, "Jenkins said. and the college. Brad LeBaron, UBMC sdministra- ini-frf- al 3&E5&!S& on ubuc -- bebaif of our extend our warm congratulations to in receiving UBATC for ajob well doneI20grnr national accreditation. As I admire the incredible care given by our nursing staff at UBMC, I am rally aware that many, ifnot most of than, began their careen in the PN program at UBATC. Especially in rural Utah an importantcomponentofour success is the collaborative effort that exists Mifiii our area. hatwapw Jenkins at Brad Jenkins, UBATC Practical Nursing Coordinator explained the accreditation process: included a self-stud-y It of the program to deter minestroigthsandweaknereea. Seven wen sent to s copies of this committee of five peers anda team of two site inspectors. In Febniaiy the team ofinspectors came tx UBATC to verify, clarify, and amplify the idfor- mation in the report of was then sent to the peer the site-vis- it committee who reviewed the findings and prepared a recommend. tion to go before a second peer committee. In June 2002 the secondpeer committee met in Chicago, Illinois to review the gathered data and prepare self-stud- y self-etudy.- A their recommendations for ths ; fi ki) Zi s c umfin DEVELopmEm? UtihState's Master ollFamiiyfaini Human Development ' getyou there. Basin residents on LBS Business College high honor roll "'Mptpan ..as sisMi if: It yOU , Roosevelt resident Sharene Weight, Vernal resident Markell Pedersen, and Bluebell resident Jes- - V E. Deen ny about graduate work in Family and Human wcidavchangc Development you may find the answers you need at Utah State University's ulntah Msin Campus. One MFHD is al prepare you to provide educational and sica Dawn Mitchell have earned placement on the high honor roll at LDS Business College. An accumulated 30 hours of credit and a minimum grade point average desiwdjto non-clinic- services to individuals and familiesk The MFHD is a practice oriented, non-thes- is degree especially suiUileiKBaliead y working in the field of family or social 1 services, education, correcbpnS and those who sock employment in fields where greater understanding of Siyidual development and family process would be an asset . r With Utah State University's Uintah Basin Campus you can cam veur degree while maintaining your jobfainily, and personal commitments. Our Master of Science degrees offer the (lability needed by busy professionals V such as you. ; "'o' noOr-UBAT- 1 Quality education is essen- - rSUSSSStSSS ,V iiim FfimiLYfAnD ar opportunities to our employees and fiiture employees. Healthcare is a wonderfiil and fillfilling career where there are good jobs available, said UBATC is a vital part of training and teaching local residents to perform those jobs. w.; Elevate Your Career in ar partnership with ar JV--- 1' are required to earn the top educational SutfonTin We are pleased with the mil we play I cadedishnrtion. LD8 Business Mfora, a two-yewith UBATfTsAIlied Health program in Salt Lake City , and look forward to expandeanureing private college two-yefii- - foreone- and degrees in acin the opportunities business, studies, counting; general tive. nmrBr nf AMy information technology, interior de- rtiiof and office tech-th- e Valley Medical Center, Si Hutt,saidof upvmedical careers, on-goi- TRAINING FOR A NEW CAREER UBATC Practical Nursing students check one anothers blood pressure, part of their education while training for a career in the medical field. UBATCs Practical Nursing Program just received five-yenational accreditation through the National League tor Nuking Accrediting Commission. 722-691- if Study: Youths ignoring sunburn dangers Despite the growing link between sun exposure and skin cancer, most youths still get sunburned, and those who use sunscreen often dont use it effectively, according to a nationwide study of nearly 1,200 youngsters ages 11 to 18. Seventy-tw- o percent reported having at least one sunburn, 30 percent reputed at least three, and 12 percent reported at least five sunburns aid Vilma Cokkinides of Atlanta-base- d American Cancer Sodety.Nearly 40 percent said they got sunburned despite using sunscreen. Better nwthnHt are needed for educating youths and parents about proper use ofsunscreens as well as the Importance of practicing other sun protection, such as wearing hats and protective clothing and avoiding the sun during peak exposure times, she reported inPediatrics, ajourftal ofthe American Academy of pediatrics. Reprinted with permission of the Salt Lake Tribune. r R COPYl J mrm For more informationcolliSusdn Tolleij 435.7B9.BI00 r e. f- s reqisterinq throiiqh fluqust r A , . at ' ; ar!4352B4 r .ifo .? Iloui - V ' ,m t-- r con useTDDHYlli , |