Middle School Study Strategies for Success - Self-Paced
Does your learner struggle to organize their schoolwork? Is it hard to find time to study? Have you ever dreaded opening their backpack because it's so disorganized? It sounds like they might be ready to level up their study skills!
AJ Crocker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(45)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Self-AssessmentGrading
Self-AssessmentClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Do you struggle to organize your schoolwork? Is it hard to find time to study? Have you ever dreaded opening your backpack because it's so messy and disorganized? It sounds like you might be ready to level up your study skills! Over 4 sessions, we learn about our brains, learning style, and any personal challenges we might have in staying organized. Then we will leverage our strengths to learn new skills, hacks, and tools for school. Session 1: All about your brain - students will understand their learning style, personality traits, and personal preferences to truly understand how their brain learns, plans, and prefers to organize information. We will use this newfound understanding of our brains to personalize study tips that truly fit your needs. Session 2: Planning, prioritizing, and list keeping - students will learn how to keep their planner, based on their learning style and preferences. They will learn about writing lists, prioritizing their work, and keeping track of longer projects. Session 3: Hacking homework routines - students will create a study space, daily routine, and study rituals (like choosing a favorite LoFi stream or planning great rewards for finishing your work) that will set them up for success. Session 4: Advocating for your needs - students will learn to communicate with their teachers via e-mail and in person, how to ask for support with school challenges, tips on asking for accommodations and extensions, and practice advocating for their own needs in school.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to explain their learning style and organization preferences.They will be able to manage their schoolwork on a daily, weekly, and long-term basis.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
All about your brain
Students will understand their learning style, personality traits, and personal preferences to truly understand how their brain learns, plans, and prefers to organize information. We will use this newfound understanding of our brains to personalize study tips that truly fit your needs. Lesson 2:
Planning, prioritizing, and list keeping
Students will learn how to keep their planner, based on their learning style and preferences. They will learn about writing lists, prioritizing their work, and keeping track of longer projects. Lesson 3:
Hacking homework routines
Students will create a study space, daily routine, and study rituals (like choosing a favorite LoFi stream or planning great rewards for finishing your work) that will set them up for success. Lesson 4:
Advocating for your needs
Students will learn to communicate with their teachers via e-mail and in person, how to ask for support with school challenges, tips on asking for accommodations and extensions, and practice advocating for their own needs in school. Other Details
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2023
4.9
45reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
Hi! My name is AJ! I am passionate about teaching reading, writing, music, and art.
I am an experienced educator - 8 years in public school classrooms, and another 5 years teaching art, theater, and music for various organizations. I hold a Masters of Science in Teaching & Learning and a Masters of Art in International Education Development from Columbia University. I am certified in K-5 elementary education and 6-12 social studies.
My teaching philosophy balances student success with student happiness. I hold all participants to high standards, but manage their needs with compassion and understanding. I value process-based learning where mistakes are celebrated as an important part of learning something new.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $40 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-14
