Study Skills Camp for College Bound Students
Over the course of 6 sessions, students will learn tips and strategies for key skills that lead to success in high school, college, and beyond: setting goals, note-taking, reading, studying, time management, and managing attention.
Kirstin Kramer, NBCT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. All homework assignments are optional but recommended.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Success in college (and beyond!) depends on a student's ability to be an independent learner, but many students graduate from high school not ready for the transition. Set yourself up for success in high school and college by developing research-based skills for lifelong learning. Together we will explore topics such as setting goals, managing time, note-taking, reading textbooks and other academic texts, studying and preparing for tests, joining (or creating) a study group, and managing focus and attention. Each class will include specific tips and strategies that students can implement right away, activities to help them reflect on the information and solidify their learning, and opportunities to share, discuss, and collaborate. Slides will be posted after each session and will remain available for students to reference.
Learning Goals
Students will set long-range personal and academic goals and create strategies to achieve them.Students will learn tips and strategies for managing their time and create a plan for building strong habits in the upcoming school year.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Setting Goals and Managing Time
Students will set individual learning goals for their year and their courses; they will learn essential strategies for managing their time 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Taking Notes
Students will learn tips and strategies for effective note-taking 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading to Learn
Students will discuss the importance of reading as a skill for learning and learn effective reading strategies 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Studying and Test Prep
Students will review common misconceptions about studying and learn more effective strategies for preparing for tests and other kinds of assessments 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Willingham, Daniel T. Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning Is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy. Gallery Books, 2023.
Joined May, 2024
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Pace University
Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from Middlebury College
Over twenty years in the classroom, I’ve worked with students in both whole class and 1:1 settings to develop executive functioning skills such as time management and task initiation as well as academic skills like note-taking and test preparation. My specialty is working with students who are preparing for or experiencing a transition (from middle school to high school, from high school to college, etc.) Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
weekly or $120 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-12 learners per class
