Cool Kids Study: A Guide to Studying Efficiently
This 10-class program equips your student with all the essential skills necessary for excelling in the study and management of a secondary course.
Jamie Maples
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What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will practice using the skills taught each class. This will usually be practicing taking notes or studying those notes using a specific skill.Assessment
An end of course assessment will be taken during the last test. These are graded so that students can reflect over what study skills work best for them. However, the grade to the assessment will not affect their course completion.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this engaging self-paced course, students will embark on a journey to master essential study skills. The course begins with an introduction to key skills, followed by immersive practice opportunities in various learning formats. Throughout the program, students will delve into study skills through a blend of thought-provoking articles, captivating lectures presented in podcast format, and enlightening educational videos. Their skill development reaches a pinnacle with an enlightening end-of-course assessment to evaluate their progress. Led by interactive videos and tailored individual assignments, the course is conducted using Google Classroom lesson plans. To guide students effectively, organized folders containing detailed lessons with dedicated note-taking spaces and assignment submission prompts will be provided. The initial skill acquisition phase spans approximately 15-30 minutes, ensuring a concise yet comprehensive learning experience. Subsequently, homework assignments serve as vital practice sessions and can be completed within 30 minutes. Following each lesson, interactive Google Classroom tools will be employed to actively engage students in the learning process and provide them with constructive, detailed feedback to enhance their skills further.
Learning Goals
Students will leave the class learning how to be efficient studiers, how to make a study plan for future assessments and how to be successful in a secondary course.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Study Productively
A huge part of about being efficient while studying is setting up an environment where you can be successful and limit distractions. This first week, we create the best study environment for you through questioning, reviewing research and debate prep. Lesson 2:
Note Taking Basics
Notes are really the most important component of studying. Learning why and how you can set yourself up by taking notes in class. Lesson 3:
The Nitty Gritty of Notes.
All the tips and tricks to take better notes. Lesson 4:
Organization
Okay we can take notes now... but how do we stay organized to actually use the notes? Other Details
Supply List
Students get to choose if they want to learn to take notes digitally or on paper. If they wish to do this on paper, they will need a notebook.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Instructional Coach- 5 years- work with teachers to improve instruction.
Taught: 11 years- AP Human Geography, AP European History, AP World History, World History, World Geography, Government and AVID (a study skills course).
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Self-Paced Course
$25
weekly or $125 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 14-18
