Private: Learning Essentials – Learning to Learn

Lesson 1 – How to improve your reading skills
12 Topics
Introduction and overview
What is “reading”?
Types of reading – part 1
Types of reading – part 2
Speed reading – part 1
Speed reading – part 2
Managing your environment
SQ3R
Reading electronic materials
Summary
End of lesson activities
End of lesson assessment
Lesson 2 – How to Improve your Memory and Mental Agility
11 Topics | 1 Quiz
Introduction and overview
The Relevance of Memory to Learning and Work
Memory in a Nutshell
Knowing Your Mind
“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”
Recitation
Mind maps and Mnemonics
Practical Tips for Improvement
Forgetting
Summary
End of lesson activities
End of lesson assessment
Lesson 3 – How to improve your study skills
12 Topics
Introduction and overview
Preparation
Learning styles
Principles of planning for study
A study plan
A model for study
Resources and information sources
Concentrating on your study
Motivation
Summary
End of lesson activities
End of lesson assessment
Lesson 4 – How to Improve Your Time Management for Learning Skills
12 Topics
Introduction and overview
Learner Competencies
Planning Part 1 – Principles
Planning Part 2 – Scheduling
Goal setting for learning
Action Planning and To Do Lists
Prioritisation
Obstacles to achievement
PDPs and CPD
Summary
End of lesson activities
End of lesson assessment
Lesson 5 – How to Improve Your Exam Skills
12 Topics
Introduction and Overview
Knowing About The Exam
Exam Preparation – The Practicalities
Revision – A Timetable
Revision Techniques
Exam Papers
Before The Exam Dealing With Nerves
Problems With Exams and Some Solutions
Maximising Exam Performance
Summary
End of Lesson Activities
End of Lesson Assessment
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Introduction and Overview

Passing exams requires a whole range of skills – from time management and organisation, to reading, understanding and self-management – all of which we will address in the lesson. The aim of this lesson is to give you the knowledge to achieve the best possible performance in an exam. When you reach the end of this lesson you will:

  • Know how to structure your exam revision
  • Have tactics for managing the exam experience
  • Be able to call on a selection of good ideas for improving revision and exam performance

Much of this lesson will focus on preparation and planning because it is this – combined with the knowledge you acquire from your studies – that will stand you in good stead when sitting exams.

Remember that lesson learning is about acquiring new knowledge and that developing skills comes when you put this knowledge into practice. Throughout this lesson, we will include activities, reflective exercises and testing where appropriate, to aid your learning and develop your skills, but in the case of exam skills, there is no better test of skill than actually doing it.