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Study skills

Study skills. Main topics. Memory Techniques Independent Learning Goal Setting Note Taking. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. BONUS. MEMORY TECHNIQUES. Linking Method Create a story Make associations between the items Use vivid images Example Group Information

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Study skills

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  1. Study skills

  2. Main topics Memory Techniques Independent Learning Goal Setting Note Taking

  3. 1

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  5. 3

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  7. 5

  8. BONUS

  9. MEMORY TECHNIQUES Linking Method • Create a story • Make associations between the items • Use vivid images • Example Group Information • Imagine a room you are familiar with • Associate items with objects within that room • Take a tour

  10. Memory Test

  11. Independent Learning

  12. What is independent learning? “the ability to take charge of one’s learning” - Henri Holec (1981:3)

  13. You need to… Organise Prioritise tasks Self-motivate Ask for help and feedback Understand your own learning needs Focus Relax!

  14. Be organised Time management Diary Yearly Planner Routine Prioritise tasks

  15. Self-motivate Why are you a student? Why do you want to learn more? Are you prepared to do what it takes? What are your goals? Reward yourself!

  16. Ask for help and feedback Take control Search out help Ask teachers and classmates Evaluate

  17. How do you learn best? Location Time Concentration Sound

  18. Focus on your work Turn off Mobile Phones Don’t access social networking sites Inform friends you are busy!

  19. Relax! Don’t work 24/7 Regular breaks Allow time for hobbies See friends/family Have fun!

  20. Improving your independent learning Examples of independent learning Strengths Weaknesses Practice!

  21. How good is your memory?

  22. Goal Setting

  23. What is goal setting? Guides your decisions Motivates Helps you concentrate your efforts Used by top-level athletes, successful business-like people and achievers in all fields

  24. Why set goals? Concentrate and focus better Happier Show more self-confidence Suffer less from stress and anxiety Perform better in all areas of your life

  25. Famous goal setters “ Everyone needs something to aim for. You can call it a challenge, or you can call it a goal. It is what makes us human”. - Richard Branson “In life, as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are” - Arnold H. Glasgow

  26. 5-step goal Visual tool Breaks the goal down into 5 achievable steps Tick each section off as you achieve it Include a time line to assist you Use for all sorts of goals – academic or personal

  27. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 5 4 3 2 1

  28. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 5 4 3 2 Find out B grade criteria. Mark down strengths and weaknesses. 1

  29. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 5 4 3 Look at previous work. Mark where you have met this criteria before, and where you haven’t 2 Find out B grade criteria. Mark down strengths and weaknesses. 1

  30. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 5 4 Use resources available for tips on how to improve these weaknesses. Ask for advice and feedback from teachers. 3 Look at previous work. Mark where you have met this criteria before, and where you haven’t 2 Find out B grade criteria. Mark down strengths and weaknesses. 1

  31. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 5 Practice the new tips you have learnt, specifically concentrating on the areas you need to improve on. Continue to check your work against the criteria. 4 Use resources available for tips on how to improve these weaknesses. Ask for advice and feedback from teachers. 3 Look at previous work. Mark where you have met this criteria before, and where you haven’t 2 Find out B grade criteria. Mark down strengths and weaknesses. 1

  32. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 5 Practice the new tips you have learnt, specifically concentrating on the areas you need to improve on. Continue to check your work against the criteria. 4 Use resources available for tips on how to improve these weaknesses. Ask for advice and feedback from teachers. 3 Look at previous work. Mark where you have met this criteria before, and where you haven’t 2 Find out B grade criteria. Mark down strengths and weaknesses. 1

  33. 5 step goal Start achieving a grade B standard in English Language A-Level 04 May 2013 Practice the new tips you have learnt, specifically concentrating on the areas you need to improve on. Continue to check your work against the criteria. 19 Apr 2013 Use resources available for tips on how to improve these weaknesses. Ask for advice and feedback from teachers. 29 Mar 2013 Look at previous work. Mark where you have met this criteria before, and where you haven’t. 15 Mar 2013 Find out B grade criteria. Mark down strengths and weaknesses. 01 Mar 2013

  34. Note Taking

  35. Why note take? Use for readings and lectures/classes Helps you remember what you have heard and read Keeps you focused Prepares you for exam revision Improves writing and listening skills Differentiate between fact and opinion

  36. Types of note taking Linear Mind Mapping

  37. Example of linear notes

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