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Study & Thinking Skills: A Key to Academic Success ( 4-Sessions)

In this 4-session course, the learners will effectively identify and use critical thinking abilities. These abilities would give them the confidence, motivation, and engagement to participate fully in English-speaking and writing.
Jocelyn Andrews, maEd
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(287)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
4 in-class hours

Class Experience

Intermediate Level
This course is designed to assist learners in using English and other subjects to study efficiently. It allows the students to determine the common errors in writing, to brainstorm using graphic organizers to find a solution to a problem efficiently, to know how to skim and scan enable to increase student's exposure to reading different texts and awareness of vocabulary words,  get the correct meaning through context clues using five strategies.
In the first meeting, the teacher will present sentences and follow up questions that will answer the following:

What have you noticed about the sentences given?
Which sentences follow the correct sentence construction?
Why do we need to consider the grammar rules in English?
How can you say that proper construction would help you to develop your logical and clear thinking?

and then it will proceed to the discussion of the common errors in writing

In the second week,  the learners will determine the five types of contextual clues such as synonyms, antonyms, definition, example, and Inference. 

In the third week, the learners will determine the difference between scanning and skimming and their appropriate functions in reading a text.  They will be able to respond to the following through discussion and activities :

Why do I need to use the proper skill in reading?
How do I use skimming? How about scanning?
How can I find the main idea quickly?
What is the specific information needed in scanning?
 This lesson is student-centered wherein learners are encouraged to speak more often in the class while developing their higher-order thinking skills by responding to the teacher's questions, explaining ideas on the slide, and doing various activities. It will also increase learners' confidence, competence, and self-esteem. The students will analyze the lesson comprehensively through engaging discussions and meaningful activities. Moreover, The students will apply the relevance of this lesson in real-life situations. Learners will do the given task independently and cooperatively. 


In the fourth week, learners will be able to determine the different graphic organizers such as word webs, Venn diagrams, concept maps, chart and problem/ solution chart to help them gather and compress information, keep focused on the problem, show what to know and what they need still to find out and help them interpret their thoughts and ideas.

Other Details

Learning Needs
Accommodations of the lesson will be provided. -extended time on test -notes are provided -frequent checks for understanding -note-taking assistance -directions are given in a variety of ways
Pre-Requisites
Student should take first the class : Effective Study Skills: A Key to Outstanding Grades
External Resources
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Joined May, 2020
4.8
287reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Perpetual Help Rizal-DALTA
Bachelor's Degree in English from Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Hello, I'm teacher  Jocelyn; I have been teaching English for 8 yrs. I've already taught kids, teenagers, and adults at different levels from beginner to advanced. I love singing and playing ukulele and guitar. I'm currently teaching in California as a certified Education Specialist.

I have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education major in English. I have a master's degree in Educational Management and a master's degree in Special Education. Currently, I'm pursuing my Ph.D. in Special Education. I am certified to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages and a certified behavior technician. I took short courses on English for Media Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania, Content-Based Instruction at American English E-Teacher Program, Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom (K-12/HE)at Iowa University, and Professional Development for Teachers at Arizona State University.

Mentoring students in journalism was one of the indispensable milestones that I enjoyed doing for four years. My job was crucial but fulfilling because I could balance my work as a class adviser and guide and teach them the aspects of newspaper from writing, editing, and layout. 

I would love to teach you English speaking skills, Study and Thinking skills, correct grammar construction, comprehending literary text, writing a business letter, idiomatic expression, parts of speech, or any lessons in English. 
To achieve a meaningful, child-centered, and engaging class, learners have their way of grasping learning. As a teacher, I have to help my students develop themselves by supporting their specific needs and incorporating differentiated instructions.

I'm a passionate and student-centered-focused teaching professional committed to providing a supportive, meaningful, engaging, and well-balanced learning environment for all the learners of English. I'm competent in understanding learners' needs and forming sensible action plans that will be useful in achieving organizational goals.

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$70

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min

Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-6 learners per class

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