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Learning how to learn is an often neglected area of education.For many learners the major focus of education is on what to learn, it is learning based on the curriculum and not a great deal of attention is paid to how to learn.This Certificate is about learning how to learn by using study techniques which will improve your ability to learn effectively, improve your exam results and support achieving your academic potential. Improving academic results through developing effective study skills also recognises that academic success is important for employability, job security and career success. You are much more employable if you have strong academic results.
"We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn." - Peter Drucker
The world is fast moving and becoming increasingly complicated. You must keep learning long after your formal education has finished so you can keep up. Organisations place a higher value on those people who can keep up to date with what is going on, particularly in their industry.In your post education environment your effective study skills will therefore place you in a better position to climb the ladder into more senior positions within your workplace.
You will learn to understand recognised study skills and how to use proven techniques that will make you a more effective learner.
You will learn about the power of the brain and how it works. How to direct this knowledge to improve your ability to recall information as and when required i.e. for an exam.
Group study is an important educational concept and you will learn how to participate effectively in group learning.You will spend a lot of time studying, so how you manage that time is critical for your academic success. You will learn time management skills.
You will read a lot during your study, so developing techniques to read faster without losing understanding is an outcome of learning effective study skills.
Likewise you will spend much time taking notes, so understanding how to take effective notes will be a valuable addition to your study skills.
You will learn how to do academic writing, this is especially important during your time at university. Preparing and writing a well constructed business communication is also very important at work.
We will give you some tips on effectively using the library, the internet and computers to support your study.
We will look at how to prepare for exams, manage the stress that is often associated with exams and finally how to adopt a planned approach to actually sit exams successfully.
The study skills you learn will improve your confidence levels and make your learning more enjoyable.You will use all this knowledge to improve your exam performance and become an effective life long learner.
These outcomes will improve your employability potential, help to keep you in your job and provide the foundation to succeed in your chosen career.
1. Introduction to study skills. Historical perspective of learning. Learning outcomes. Certificate content
2. Brain, memory and learning (part 1)
3. Brain, memory and learning (part 2)
4. Working in teams and group work in study
5. Time management
6. Improve reading comprehension and speed. Improve note taking
7. Academic writing (part 1)
8. Academic writing (part 2)
9. Academic writing (part 3
10. Using the library, internet and computers
11. Preparing for exams
12. Sitting exams. Managing stress
When you have completed viewing the videos covering Effective Study Skills and passed the multi choice questions at the end of each video you will be eligible to download a digital certificate. This will confirm your participation in the learning and demonstrate to employers your initiative in developing this key workplace skill.
