ALS1010/ALS1020 Learning to Learn Better/Choose Better NUS Module Review

I chose these two 2MC modules because I needed to clear 4MCs. These two modules were a walk in a park because you just need to attend a two-hour lecture per week. The professors were also very funny and engaging. They can brighten up your day after a stressful week.

Updated on 30 Dec: The module name has changed to Strategic Learning hosted by YLLSOM.

ALS1010 Learning to Learn Better Weightage
30% Zoom lecture attendance+Forum participation
20% 3 Surveys (The reps will send survey links for you to complete.)
20% Learning Plan (You need to fill up a calendar template that will be given to you.)
10% Updated Learning Plan
20% Course Reflection Slide (You just need to complete a PowerPoint slide.)
CA: 100%
No Exam

For the learning plan, they will ask you to write down your aspirational goals, SMART goals, and learning strategies.

Module Video Content (Youtube)
-to watch before coming to class
▪ Self-motivation (Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation)
▪ Goal setting
▪ Self-organizing
▪ Practice
▪ Repetition
▪ Spacing (Spacing vs Cramming)
▪ Interleaving (Interleaving vs Blocked learning)
▪ Making connections
▪ Collaboration
▪ Managing sleep

Module Lecture Content (8x90min lecture)
Holistic Learning Framework
Goal Setting
Encoding (Mimic examination conditions)
Flattening the Forgetting Curve (Easy in, Easy out.)
Resetting the Forgetting Curve
Self Regulation
Attention and Focus Training
Sleep

ALS1020 Learning to Choose Better Weightage
40% Class Participation, Forum Discussions
20% Surveys
40% Group Project (Posters/Videos)
100% CA
No exam

Module Lecture Content (8x90min lecture)
Fast, Slow Thinking & Cognitive Biases
Estimating Numbers and Probabilities
What to Buy (Confirmation Bias, Decoy effect, Anchoring, Sunk Cost Fallacy)
Fake News
Medical Decisions
Choose the Right Person (Halos/Horns effect)
Choosing the Best You (Status quo bias)

For example during COVID-19
Bandwagon effect (Hoarding, people going to supermarkets)
Hindsight Bias (I knew I would not get sick.)
Authority Bias (Listen to the government and doctors)

Difficulty level: 0/5
Workload:1/5
Fun factor: 4/5
Grade: CS (pass)
If you want to pull up your CAP, you can choose other modules. If you have a lot of other school commitments and not sure if you can cope, then you can take up these modules.

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