Study Skills: Note-Taking Journals for Reading or Lectures
In this 3-week course students will learn about the benefits of journaling and also learn how to do it.
Matthew Grace, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(325)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will practice their note-taking journals with whatever work they are currently doing in school. If they don't have anything going on we will choose a topic to study so they can practice. Students should do at least 45 minutes of practice in between each class.Class Experience
This workshop is all about learning how to use journaling to make reading and listening to lectures much more helpful. We will be introducing a number of self-regulating strategies to make this happen.
This class is meant for any students who find taking notes difficult or who find that notes are not super helpful. The skills we will learn are all focused on self-regulated learning and they include journaling, meta-cognitive self-monitoring, prediction, and summarizing.
We will have class twice a week for 3 weeks as we work on these skills. The class flow will be as follows:
Class 1 - Introduction to the class
1. Introduce myself and student introductions
2. Introduce self-regulated learning and this class
3. Introduce the first skill and assign homework
Class 2
1. Check homework and review what we learned
2. Introduce journaling
3. Practice with some resources.
Class 3
1. Check homework and review what we learned
2. Introduce Meta-cognitive Self-Monitoring skills
3. Practice with some resources.
Class 4
1. Check homework and review what we learned.
2. Introduce prediction skills
3. Practice with some resources.
Class 5
1. Check homework and review what we learned.
2. Introduce summarizing skills
3. Practice with some resources.
Class 6
1. Check homework and review what we learned.
2. Review what we have learned in the class
3. Say goodbyeLearning Goals
Students will learn skills based around self-regulated learning including:
Journaling
Meta-cognitive self-monitoring
Prediction
Summarizing
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a notebook and something to write with or a computer to do typed notes if they prefer.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2019
4.9
325reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University - Economics
I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been teaching and tutoring since 2004. I was a terrible studier when I was young and I aim to help students not be like me. I have spent considerable time teaching students how to improve their study habits and this is one of the best improvement strategies I've found.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-10 learners per class
