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Do your students need study skills training to help them become better students and test takers? This course will provide techniques, ideas and resources for helping students to develop their study skills such as the use of mnemonics, time management and note-taking skills, and the ability to establish a good study environment. With the use of visual aids, innovative strategies, and helpful worksheets, teachers will be able to develop their students’ study skills and help take the fear out of test-taking.

"This course gave me a wealth of information that was easy to implement in my classroom." - Nayda Greaney

Three Enrollment Options

Course Registration Only $124

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($124 plus $200)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($124 plus $200)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One Introduction to the Course Setting Study Goals and Developing a Purpose Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Assignment #2: Article reflection Test #1 Unit Two Helping Students Become Active Learners Time Management and Organization Developing Critical Reading Skills Test #2 Unit Three Using Mnemonics Note Taking and Outlining Skills Using Study Buddies Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate Test #3

Unit Four Using Practice Tests and Online Quizzes How To Help Students Study Smarter Using Audio and Visual Aids for Studying Test #4 Unit Five Creating a Healthy Study Environment Developing Lifelong Study Habits Mastering Test Taking: Tips and Tricks Test #5 Unit Six Test Day: How to Be Prepared Resources for Good Study Habits and Further Exploration Assignment #4: Create a Study Guide for Students

 

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