Study skills course syllabus 2011-2012
| Week | Topic | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-course assessment | A diagnostic test to discover what sort of learner you are. An assessment is made to identify your strengths and weaknesses, in the long-term enabling you to study more efficiently and confidently. |
| 2 | Organisation | How to organise yourself, your time, your notes, and your work space to ensure you can work in a way that suits your values, priorities, and personality. |
| 3 | Reading and analysis | Building on the skills of note-taking and skim-reading, reading and analysis develops your ability to recognise the importance of context, compare and interpret sources, and evaluate facts and opinions. |
| 4 | Note-taking | Skim-reading and note-taking skills are crucial to ensure you note what is essential while learning how to make notes that are comprehensive and effective revision tools. |
| 5 | Memory and concentration | How to take in and process information more effectively by building techniques that improve knowledge retention. |
| 6 | Writing short answers | How to present data analysis and improve the ability to write cogently and concisely, using key words and concepts. |
| 7 | Writing long answers | How to plan and write a structured essay, whilst using references and bibliographic skills. Writing essays under timed examination conditions is also covered. |
| 8 | Examination techniques | How to plan your examination strategy, including managing any extra time allowances, as well as tackling the common mistakes candidates make in the examination room. |
| 9 | Learning to revise | How to revise whilst apportioning time, maintaining momentum, and concentrating on the most important elements of an examination whilst tailoring your revision practice to fit your own learning method. |
| 10 | Post-course assessment | This final assessment measures the result of the course and what you have learnt. This summary session will enable you to reflect on areas which require your particular attention and how best to continue to develop your skills and strengths. |
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