BUILDING GREAT STUDY SKILLS

This course on building great study skills is designed for:

• Students looking to enhance their academic performance by learning effective studying strategies and techniques. Whether in high school, college, or continuing education, this course will provide helpful tactics to learn more efficiently.
• Educators interested in incorporating instruction on evidence-based study methods into their curriculum and advisory sessions. The course summarizes key research-supported learning techniques suitable for study skills workshops.
• Academic advisors and counselors seeking to equip students with approaches for self-directed learning success. The skills covered will help advisees manage workload, retain knowledge, achieve goals, and grow intellectually.
• Parents wanting to support their children in developing lifelong learning capabilities by encouraging productive habits. The course explores lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition and environment alongside cognitive skills.

Overall the course aims to provide learners with research-backed techniques tailored to different learning styles and settings. It emphasizes a growth mindset focused on metacognition, critical thinking, and holistic wellbeing to reach one’s academic potential. The ultimate goal is nurturing empowered, engaged, and fulfilled learners equipped with knowledge and real-world skills to thrive.

Module 1 THE FUNDAMENTALS OF EFFECTIVE STUDYING

This module explores the concept of study skills, their importance, and key components like time management, active reading, note-taking, memory techniques, focus, motivation, and self-discipline.

You Will Learn:

• What study skills are and why they are important
• Active reading strategies like annotating and questioning texts
• Effective note-taking methods like the Cornell Method
• Memory techniques including mnemonics and dual coding
• Concentration tips using productivity hacks like the Pomodoro Technique
• How motivation and self-discipline impact studying

Module 2 MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT AND PREPARATION

This module provides research-backed tactics for managing time wisely, establishing organized routines, and minimizing distractions to build effective learning habits.

You Will Learn:

• The importance of tracking time usage and preparation techniques
• Time management strategies based on Parkinson’s Law and batching
• Using timers and schedules to maintain focus and prevent fatigue
• Organizational tips like workspace layout and single-handling tasks

Module 3 STRATEGIES FOR QUIZZES AND EXAMS

This module focuses on building study skills for quizzes and exams, including preparation strategies, test-taking techniques, and managing test anxiety.

You Will Learn:

• Creating effective study schedules and plans
• Active recall, spaced repetition, and interleaved practice study tactics
• Test-taking tips like previewing exams and using process of elimination
• Relaxation techniques, positive self-talk, and support systems to reduce test anxiety

Module 4 CUSTOMIZING YOUR APPROACH BASED ON LEARNING STYLES

This module explores different learning styles like visual, auditory, verbal, logical, physical, social, and solitary. It provides personalized techniques tailored to each preference.

You Will Learn:

• The different categories of learning styles
• Study tactics suited for visual, auditory, verbal, logical, physical, social, and solitary learners
• General techniques like spaced repetition, interleaving, elaboration, and mnemonics

Module 5 INTEGRATING HEALTH, HABITS, AND ENVIRONMENT FOR OPTIMAL LEARNING

This module emphasizes nurturing holistic health through sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and optimizing the learning environment.

You Will Learn:

• The importance of sleep and strategies to improve sleep schedules
• The cognitive benefits of aerobic, resistance, and mind-body exercise
• How nutrition provides essential substrates for brain function
• Stress management techniques like CBT, meditation, and biofeedback
• Creating an effective learning environment with proper ergonomics, ambiance, organization, technology, and sociopsychology