Set Yourself Up for Success: Note-taking and Study Skills (Camp)
Students will learn effective strategies for taking and organizing notes as well as studying for tests in all subjects. Join me to improve your confidence related to study skills!
Madison Taylor, BEd, MScOT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(360)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be given a short worksheet to fill out between the first two classes that will help them to identify their individual learning style. This worksheet should not take more than 15 minutes to complete.Assessment
Students are not assessed by the teacher during this course. They will assess their learning preferences independently through a short worksheet and class activities.Class Experience
Upon completion of this three-class session, students will feel empowered to study effectively and feel more prepared for tests than ever before. Information will be provided through Google Slides, discussion, relevant examples, and opportunities to practice the skills they are learned. Students will each receive an information package outlining study strategies specific to their learning style. Objectives of the course: 1. Students will learn how to study effectively based on their specific learning style. 2. Students will gain an understanding of how information is encoded in the brain: the science of learning. 3. Students will learn different note-taking strategies. 4. Students will be given multiple strategies for memorizing and understanding information. 5. Students will practice study and note-taking strategies so they are prepared to apply them to their own schoolwork. In the first session, students will learn how different learning styles affect studying and learning; what happens in the brain when they are learning; and several note-taking strategies. After the first session, students will complete a short worksheet regarding learning styles and preferences. In the second session, students will review the worksheet to reveal their learning style and briefly learn about each learning style. Students will also revisit the note-taking strategies and have an opportunity to practice two to three note-taking formats. After the second class, students will receive an individual package outlining study strategies specific to their learning style. During the third and final session, students will learn multiple strategies for memorizing and understanding information, building on the information learned in the first session about the brain. Learners will also be encouraged to synthesize their learning through an optional assignment: creating a meme about studying/note-taking. ***Please note that this class is available in two other formats as well: 1) as a three-week class: https://outschool.com/classes/set-yourself-up-for-success-studying-and-note-taking-strategies-2IWC3M5P#us9UqeDKoQ 2) as a FLEX style class combined with my most popular test-taking class: https://outschool.com/classes/studying-note-taking-and-test-taking-strategies-KArx33oI#us9UqeDKoQ
Other Details
Supply List
A one-page homework handout will be provided. Students may wish to print this or complete it online.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
360reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Alberta
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Alberta
With a undergraduate degree in education and six years of university experience -- two years in graduate school -- I have learned a lot about learning! I will share evidence-based information with the students in way that will make sense to them. I also share study tips related to what works for me personally.Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 618 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
