| Description |
xi, 168 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. Beginning -- Starting off -- What do I do in the lecture? -- Mottoes -- Concentrating -- Understanding and remembering -- Keeping organised -- Self-help groups -- 2. Planning -- The next five minutes -- Planning your week -- This term -- Planning a project -- Reviewing -- 3. Reading -- Reading lists -- SQ3R -- Reading flexibly -- Reading a journal article -- Mess it up -- 4. Taking notes -- Why take notes? -- Taking notes from books -- Taking notes in lectures -- Recording lectures -- Using patterns -- Sharing notes -- 5. Writing -- How to write an essay -- Planning a discussion essay -- Explaining -- Signposts -- Essay writing: diagnosting checklist -- Bits of paper -- Project pictures -- 6. Learning with others -- The worst seminar I ever attended -- Group agreement -- Class audit -- Mentors -- Interacting with others -- Checking up on the seminar -- Recording the group -- Student-led seminars -- 7. Using resources -- Library quiz -- Internet research -- Without reading the book -- This is how it works -- 8. Revising right, revising wrong -- How my tutors could help me -- What's your worry? -- Using patterns in revision -- Group preparation for exams -- Action plans -- Any questions? -- 9. Exams -- Horror stories -- Mock exam -- Key words in exam questions -- First class answer |
| Summary |
If you teach adults, 53 Interesting Ways of Helping Your Students to Study is designed to help you. It provides practical suggestions, each tried and tested, for helping students to improve their learning in class and at home. The authors demonstrate how educators can effectively support students through the whole learning process: beginning to study; planning one's studying; studying through reading; taking notes; writing; learning with others; using library resources; revision; and exams. Whether you're new to teaching and keen to develop good strategies, or more experienced and looking to expand your repertoire, 53 Interesting Ways of Helping Your Students to Study is a handy guide to keep on your desk |
| Analysis |
Adult education (Australia) |
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Study guides & learning skills (Australia) |
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Teaching practices (Australia) |
| Notes |
Based on an earlier edition by Trevor Habeshaw, Sue Habeshaw and Graham Gibbs, first published in 1987 by Technical and Educational Services Ltd. Revised and updated for this edition by Hannah Strawson |
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Other contributors: Trevor Habeshaw, Graham Gibbs and Sue Habeshaw |
| Subject |
Adult education -- Australia.
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Adult learning.
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Study skills -- Study and teaching.
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Study skills.
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| Author |
Strawson, Hannah.
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| ISBN |
9781743311592 (paperback) |
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