Parents/Pupil Study Parents/Pupil Study EveningEvening

Food for Thought…“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough we must do.” (Goethe)

“Learning is not a spectator sport.” (D. Blocher)

“Retention is best when the learner is involved.” (E. Scannell)

“When you know something, say what you know. When you don't know something, say that you don't know. That is knowledge." (Confucius)

“What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.” (Confucius)

What will be covered this evening?

The learning ProcessLearning Styles Myths Revision Planning The Role of ParentsStudy Techniques Conditions to Help MemoryExam TechniquesManaging Exam StressKey PointsOpen Forum –discussion; review resources

About Learning...Active processLearning to learn is a skill for lifeThe WHY and HOWW.I.I.F.M.Three areas of learning: – Registering– Retaining– Recalling

Learning Styles(Learning Styles Questionnaire)

Visual LearnerAuditory LearnerKinaesthetic Learner

Left Brain/Right Brain LearnerFind out your dominant side

Multiple Intelligences

The learning process is enhanced when all of our senses are used.

Using preferred learning style/s will make studying more effective and efficient

Myths…I don’t need to study for the English exam…

Activity

I’ve no homework…

Parent - I don’t know anything about the subject so I can’t help…

Revision Planning - Getting Started...

Study has to be planned, consider:

Where study will take place What will be studied When study will take place Organise Study

How will study be done Study Techniques

Organising StudyWhere?

Environment: usually discovered through trial/error.

Psychologically better to have a regular place to study.

With or without music/sound?

The best place to work is the place where you work best.

Organising Study

What?

Prioritise/Traffic lighting

Pupils should study what they don’t know – brainstorm topics

Organising StudyWhen?

Plan ahead/encourage use of a year planner.Make a study timetable.Check/chart progress.Study for periods of 30 – 40 minutes with a 5-10 minute break.Provide rewards.Allow time (at least an hour) before study and bed time.

Parent Role in the Process…

Ongoing support – help to relieve the stress. To maintain normal routine (mealtimes, etc)Helping your child to plan, prepare and prioritise.Be a study partner.Newspaper/programmes: discussion. Words of the week, etcReinforcing the messages in this presentation.

Study Techniques - Reading

Detailed reading can be a problem

Requires: skimming, scanning and close reading

Use SQ3R approach: Survey Question Read Recall Review

Use K W L:KNOW (now) WANT (to know) LEARNED

Reading has to be active – not passive! Use summarising

Making NotesWrite key words.Omit small words – keep no and not.Use abbreviations – know what they mean. If notes are not complete – encourage your son/daughter to obtain ones that are!Use different layouts – colours, capitals, drawings, diagrams, bullet points.Keep up to date.Store notes carefully.

Study TechniquesBrainstormingMake visual connectionsMake mindmaps/postersRevision/study cardsBullet pointsColour coding/HighlightingUse post-itsUse of technology – e.g. record onto mobile.

Study TechniquesTackle manageable chunks.Watch programmes/DVD’s on the subject.Collaborative study ()Use of rhyme/rap.Go over what you’ve studied/ practise recall when you’re out walking the dog, running, etc.Practise answering exam questions.

Study TechniquesAssessing progress:

Test RecallBrainstorm topic againStudy plan – chart progress, problems, next steps

Short Term Memory Exercise

5 9 2 8 3 7 4 6

Working Memory Exercise

Add 5 and 3 and 8 and 4, then divide by 2

Conditions to Help Memory

Activity

Intend to remember -find a reason for remembering.Understand what is to be learned.Link new knowledge to things already known and understood.Using a multi-sensory approach: visual memoryPractise recalling new knowledge.Be interested.Use mnemonics:

e.g. Every Green Bus Drives Fast (lines on a stave of music)

In the exam hall …Encourage your child to:

Be prepared – have all the necessary equipment

Read questions carefully

Plan answers; plan time

Check allocated marks for each question

Proof read all your answers (re read questions too!)

Don’t leave blank spaces – have a go

Don’t panic!

Manage the Stress…Encourage your son/daughter to talk about their feelings.Help them to plan & prioritise.Remind them not to work constantly – take regular breaks. Look after their health – eat properly. Get fresh air – walk; exercise.Remember they don’t have to give up their social life – just not every night!!!

Relaxation Technique

Activity

Key PointsBe pro-active: active not passiveKeep positive attitude: I can do this; I will do thisPlan, organise, prioritise studyTackle manageable chunksUse memory techniques: recall oftenKnow self - learning style/s;Don’t panic – manage the stressPractise exam technique.

Open Forum

Thank you for attending, we will now answer any questions you may have.

Library study books available to borrow – just sign for them please.

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Moira Peck (Acting P.T. SFL)