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Note Taking Skills & Study Habits for School and Beyond
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Ages 12-17
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Students will learn how to take notes in different situations; be it while listening to a speaker, when reading, or when organizing their own thoughts. They will learn how to find the right balance in getting down enough in their notebook to retain the information & capture the essence/main idea of the material. They will then learn about re-writing notes in a specific way to organize the material, which ultimately becomes the first step in an effective studying plan. From there, they will learn about forming study habits that work for them, and look at real life applications beyond schooling. Students may practice some of the techniques in the class and come up with a "How I will Study" plan/framework that can be adjusted down the line. For each class, students will view the content video and can then submit any questions via classroom messaging--while asynchronous, I will be available throughout the week to answer any questions from students or parents within a timely manner. Since most of the videos exceed the size limit available for upload to Outschool, I am posting them on a private YouTube channel made only for my classes, and then each video will be embedded within the classroom--at no point will students leave the Outschool learning platform. I am on Eastern Standard Time, which doesn't matter as much with this being a self-paced class, but am most available from 7:00am - 8:00pm (EST) for correspondence.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
Lesson 2:
Taking Notes
Taking notes during a lecture and when reading
Lesson 3:
Rewriting Notes & Organization
Lesson 4:
Creating a Studying Routine
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hello! My name is Bill and I offer a wide variety of courses that either reinforce the skills found in a traditional English/Humanities class such as writing and public speaking, or fall into more of the "miscellaneous" category, such as basic life skills required to be independent--like creating and maintaining a budget, basic cooking, etc. I balance out my practical courses (such as "how to interview") with fun offerings meant to reinforce traditional concepts (learning how to start your own business through "Ghostbusters"). In a nutshell, I want to encourage young people to explore and be excited by learning, not simply with the core subjects taught in school, but by everything life has to offer. Be an active participant; be curious; push yourself--and you'll see how rewarding it is to try something new.
I have my Master's degree in Education and Bachelor's degree in English Literature; I have been teaching since 2008 and have worked with kids of all ages (including my three kids at home). I believe students learn best when they are treated with respect and engage them at their age level--they shouldn't be talked "down" to and treated younger than they are, but there also needs to be expectations they must meet to demonstrate maturity in thinking and behavior; kids won't learn to be responsible if they aren't given responsibility and the chance to prove themselves. I work best by interacting in a fun & casual manner; I love to joke with the kids and am lighthearted with my approach as long as everyone is respectful and doing the work (it's pretty simple!).
I am excited to be working with new students from new places and different backgrounds--having a course where people are together across states (and even countries) helps create a sense of a truly connected world--a world where we feel a bit safer knowing we all ultimately want the same thing in life and can help each other make it happen. I also am excited to use the opportunity to learn new things right along with the kids; I love the idea of running a course where everyone, myself included, determines a new skill or hobby they want to learn, creates a plan, and then makes it happen! Young people need to see adults humble themselves and say, "hey, I don't know something, but I want to!"
I look forward to working with you and hope you're excited by the courses I will be offering--check back often for any new classes!
-If you're taking a class with me for the first time, use code WHITEQQFYN10 to receive $10 off any one of my offerings.
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