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Part of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Effective Study and Learning offers a complete introduction to these critical yet frequently overlooked topics. Many young people exert considerable effort in 'studying' but still come away disappointed with the results, particularly when faced with traditional written exams. All too often, they fail to fulfil their potential not because of a lack of hard work, but because they have not mastered the study and learning techniques that are fundamental to success in education and eventually in the workplace. Highlighting why self-knowledge and understanding one's own learning style and preferences are critical to success, Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise consider the skills and strategies required for effective study and successful learning - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.
Learners in today’s education system face many challenges. Some relate directly to learning, but others are personal, interpersonal and environmental issues that can prevent the student from functioning effectively in the learning situation. Learning must therefore be viewed from a whole person perspective, and a holistic approach to its planning is necessary.
Modern education focuses heavily on learning content, but seldom does it teach children and young people how to learn – and in particular how to move from surface learning to deep learning. The core topic of this book is therefore ‘learning to learn’ – how to equip young people not only with information on how human beings learn most effectively, but also with the self-knowledge to understand themselves and develop their own techniques and strategies.
Series Preface
About the Authors
Authors' Preface
How to Use This Book
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Personal and interpersonal issues
5. Self-efficacy and self-esteem
6. Motivation
7. Stress and anxiety
Part 3: The learning environment
8. Barriers to learning
9. The school ethos
10. Feedback
11. Metacognition - Understanding how you learn
12. Classroom design
13. Differentiation
Part 4: The learning process
14. Time management and organisation
15. Information gathering
16. Note-taking
17. Linking new information to prior knowledge
18. Problem-solving skills
19. Understanding what is being taught
20. Supporting and improving memory
Part 5: Essay writing, exams & lifelong learning
21. Planning and writing a good essay
22. Exam preparation and test-taking practices
23. Lifelong learning Part 6: Conclusion and resources
24. Summary
25. Advice for parents and carers
26. Advice for teachers
Appendices
