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LEARNING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: Learning and Study Skills

Study Strategies

Evidence-based study strategies, such as retrieval practice and elaboration, are more effective than common, but less productive, approaches like highlighting and rereading. The resources below introduce these techniques.

Useful Resources on Study Strategies:

TED-Ed. (2023). 3 tips on how to study effectively [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjPFZaMe2yw

Annotation: Animated TED-Ed video exploring how the brain learns and stores information and how students can apply this understanding to study more effectively.

UNC Learning Center. (2016). Evidence based study strategies [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB1E8PM6o7Q

Annotation: Short video from the UNC Learning Center presenting study strategies grounded in research on how learning works.

The Open University. (2020, January 20). Succeed with learning. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/succeed-learning

Annotation: Free course from The Open University covering the fundamentals of learning. Topics include everyday learning, time management, self-assessment of skills and qualities, reflection and feedback, academic study tools (note-taking, reading, mind mapping, referencing), learning theories, and action planning.

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Table of contents:

4.1. Finding Help and Support
4.1.1. Seeking Support
4.1.2. Communicating with Professors

4.2. Learning and Study Skills
4.2.1. How We Learn
4.2.2. Metacognition

4.2.3. Study Strategies

4.2.4. Studying in STEM
4.2.5. Note-Taking and Lectures
4.2.6. Exam Preparation

4.3. Time Management and Focus
4.3.1. Time Management Strategies
4.3.2. The Pomodoro Technique
4.3.3. Understanding Procrastination
4.3.4. Staying Motivated
4.3.5. Digital Focus Tools

4.4. Reflective Practice
4.4.1. Growth Mindset
4.4.2. Reflective Practice Tools

4.5. Wellbeing
4.5.1. Mental Health
4.5.2. Personal Wellbeing
4.5.3. Digital Wellbeing
4.5.4. Stress Management
4.5.5. Budgeting
4.5.6. Finding Friends

4.6. Adapting Your Study Approach
4.6.1. Neurodiversity and University
4.6.2. Studying with ADHD
4.6.3. Studying with Dyslexia and Assistive Tools

4.7. Skills and Career Planning
4.7.1. Identifying Your Skills
4.7.2. Setting Goals
4.7.3. Career Planning
4.7.4. Postgraduate Study
4.7.5. Internships and E-Learning

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

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