STUDY SKILLS SEMINARMr O’SullivanSept 2011

Plan for todays lesson: Brief introduction A quick look at the different types of

learning and intelligence.Preparation and organisation.

Environment for studying.

Techniques that work.

Multiple Intelligences:Intelligence type

Intelligence description

Typical roles, jobs Preferredlearning style

Linguistic written and spoken;retention, interpretation and explanation of ideas

writers, lawyers, journalists, speakers, copywriters,English teachers, poets, editors, linguists,translators, PR consultants, media consultants, TV andradio presenters, voice-over artists.

words andlanguage

Logical -mathematical

detecting patterns, scientificreasoning and deduction; analyse problems, perform calculations,

scientists, engineers, computer experts, accountants,statisticians, researchers, analysts, traders, bankersbookmakers, insurance brokers, negotiators, deal-makers,trouble-shooters, directors

numbers and logic

Musical awareness, appreciation and useof sound; recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns

musicians, singers, composers, DJ's, music producers,piano tuners, acoustic engineers, entertainers, partyplanners, environment and noise advisors, voice coaches

music, sounds,rhythm

Bodily -Kinesthetic

manual dexterity, physical agility and balance; eye and bodycoordination

dancers, demonstrators, actors, athletes, divers, sportspeople, soldiers, fire-fighters, osteopaths, fishermen, drivers, craftspeople;gardeners, chefs, acupuncturists, healers,

movement, touch, feel

Spatial - Visual

Interpretation and creation of visual images; pictorial imagination and expression

artists, designers, cartoonists, story-boarders, architects, photographers, sculptors, town-planners, inventors, engineers, cosmetics and beauty consultants

shapes, images, 3D spaces

Interpersonal

Ability to relate to others; interpretation of behaviour andcommunications

therapists, HR professionals, mediators, leaders,counsellors, politicians, educators, sales-people, clergy, psychologists, teachers, doctors, healers, organisers, carers, advertising professionals

communications,teamwork

Intrapersonal

personal knowledge andobjectivity, ability to understand yourself and relationship to world

Suits most type of roles and professions self-reflection,self-discovery

Lets find out what type of multiple intelligence is your strongest!!!!

Answer the questions on the quiz.

You are happiest and most successful when you learn, develop, and work in ways that make best use of your natural intelligences (our strengths and style and brain-type in other words).This quiz can help you to focus on the sorts of learning and work that will be most fulfilling and rewarding for you. Remember it is only a general guide to help you learn more efficiently, there is still no substitute for hard work.

Tot up your scores.Instructions: Place a check mark by each item you marked as "true." Add your totals. A total of four in any of the categories A through E indicates strong ability. In categories F and G a score of one or more means you have abilities as well.

Linguistic

Logical - Mathematical

Musical

Spatial Bodily - Kinesthetic

Intrapersonal

Interpersonal

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P. E. T

Preparation

Environment

Technique

PreparationThe difference between a good grade and a great grade is the level of preparation you put into your years work. How many students here generally only study for the weeks immediately before an exam?

To be as successful as me you must be prepared!!

Both long and short term preparation are needed

Long term planning

Classwork: Try as much as possible to keep up to date on your class work. Don’t miss school unless you’re struck by lightning.

Notetaking: Keep up date on your notes. If you fall behind it can be very difficult to catch up.

Homework/Coursework: It’s given for a reason (not to annoy you), so just do the work you’re assigned on time. It’s easier in the long run.

All of these things should be recorded on your Year Planner.

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Short term planning

All of these things should be recorded on your Revision Planner.

Targets list: Create a list of all the topics you must study for your exams. It will help you to visualise the work ahead.

Revision notes: Using textbooks and class notes, create short revision notes to study immediately before exams.

Practice/memorisation: Complete as many sample papers as possible and memorise your revision notes. This takes time.

Week beginning Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday

Exams Exams Exams Exams Exams Exams Exams

Exam Revision PlannerWhen you are preparing for exams, make a clear plan of what subjects and topics you want to study each day. Equally as important is to plan some relaxation time.

Environment

Which is your study area more like?

This

or

This

Tips for a good study space Have one location, preferebly in a quiet

place where you do all your study. Make certain that your desk is well lit,

tidy and has everything you need; pens, paper, etc..

Make your study space as stimulating as possible, turn on music for example. Absolutely no TV!!!

Always have a drink beside you (not RED BULL). You study better when hydrated.

I know you’ll hate this idea, but to avoid distraction turn off your mobile phone when studying.

The perfect studying

environment

Tidy Bright

Organised

Quiet

Airy Relaxing

TechniqueThe secret of effective study is to know exactly what you have to do

before you even begin!!

The most important element of studying is creating and using excellent study notes. Today we’re going to look at.....

Why make study notes?

How to make study notes?

What to do with study

notes?

Why make study notes To have a written record of what you

have learnt over the year.

To help your understanding of topics. Processing the information before you write your notes is an excellent way to help remember it.

If you make consistent notes over the year you will have much less work to do come exam time.

How to make study notesFind the information you

require.

Skim1. Look at titles,

subtitles and keywords

2. Underline information

3. Ask yourself questions

Scan1. Briefly read

selected information

2. Write keyword definitions

Study1. Reread difficult

sections2. Make notes as

you read3. Ask yourself

questions to check understanding

Record yourself

Bullet points

Graphic organisers

Prompt cards

What I know charts

Graphic Organisers:

Plenty of graphic organisers can be found on http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

They are an excellent way to arrange your notes visually, therefore easier to remember.

Examples are: bubble charts, fishbone charts, venn diagrams, flow charts, etc............ Here are a few of them.

cause

Reason 2

Reason 1 Reason 3

Reason 4

causeWhy did Stalin become leader?

Flow chart

Venn Diagram

Persuasion chart

Flow chart Five W’s chart

Cluster chart

What to do with the notes Now that you have created all these

perfect study notes what do you do with them?

Using your study notes

Read them repeatedly over the course of a few weeks, you’ll be amazed how much you remember.

Get as many past exam papers as you can and answer questions, using your notes to help you.

Study with your friends and ask eachother questions. This is an excellent way to find any final problems.

Follow some of these tips and maybe you can really celebrate your results.