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Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (K-8)/Flex Course

 

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.

"I found this class to be filled with practical, useable information. I was able to learn and apply strategies to help my students study more effectively even before I was through with the course." - Kevin Iapichino-Dorr

 

Enrollment Options

Register] Course Registration Only $124

Register]Course Plus Graduate-Level Credit from USD ($230 + $124)

 

Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One

  • Setting Study Goals and Developing a Purpose
  • Test #1
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection

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
  • Test #3
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate

Unit Four

  • Using Practice Tests and Online Quizzes
  • How to Help Students Study Smarter
  • Using Audio and Visual Aides 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
  • Assignment #4: Create a study guide