Study Skills: Note-Taking, Revising, Time Management and Research Skills Club
In this multi-day club, we will learn note-taking methods including mind maps, Cornell and Outline. We will also learn how to design a successful revision plan, how to revise, how to manage our time effectively and improve research skills.
Orchard Academy
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5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this Study Skills Course, we will practise note-taking, how to make a successful revision plan and how to revise. Please note, there is also an ongoing course. What will this course include? Week beginning 1/7/24 Making a Successful Revision Plan and How to Revise Successfully Presentation Skills Critical Thinking Week beginning 8/7/24 Spelling Strategies What Kind of Leader Are You? What Skills and Qualities Do I have? Week beginning 15/7/24 Writing A CV/Resume Interview Skills How to Write a Formal Email Week beginning 22/7/24 How to Write a Paragraph How to Write an Essay Time Management Week beginning 29/7/24 Research Skills Cornell Note-Taking Method Mind Map Note-Taking Method and How to Discuss and Share Our Ideas What will be covered each week? Cornell Note-Taking Method Learners will learn about the Cornell note-taking with practical tasks which the learners complete and share their notes. Mind Map Note-Taking Method and How to Discuss and Share Our Ideas Learners will learn about the Mind Map Note-Taking Method and we will learn various tips and tricks to improve our note-taking skills and will put this into practice. Learners will share which tips they found beneficial to use and provide examples of them in the classroom. Outline Note-Taking Method and Presentations Learners will practise the Outline Note-Taking Method. Learners will put this into practice by preparing presentations and sharing them with other learners. Making a Successful Revision Plan and How to Revise Successfully Learners will make their own revision plan with the teacher's guidance through the pre-recorded video. Learners will share their revision plan and comment on whether they have stuck to it the following week. Learners will also learn how to revise successfully. They will complete a learning styles questionnaires and use this to guide how they best revise. Learners will share their findings in the classroom. Time Management Learners will practise time management. We will analyse how we currently spend our time and look at changes we can make. We will watch a video and make notes on effective time management skills. Research Skills Learners will practise research skills. We will analyse sources, ask good questions, and how to go beyond surface. These topics will be the culmination of our course and we will demonstrate everything we have learnt through a final project. We look forward to being part of your learning journey!
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Please do bring paper (plain and lined) to class with you. You will also need pens, pencils and coloured pens or pencils.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
weekly ($17 per class)5x per week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class
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