Whether entering higher education straight from school, or returning to study later in life, students need to develop effective study skills to get the most out of a course. Whatever the subject, this book will help to achieve the aims of the student by offering practical advice and useful techniques for successful study. These skills are not always taught as part of courses because of time restriction, but with an increased performance emphasis for lecturers they are vital to the success of the course. In addition to this with more and more people returning to education and undergoing Continuing Professional Development the audience for this book is growing rapidly. The book covers three main areas: * accepting responsibility for learning: personal well-being, avoiding stress and organising time* student centred learning: developing the ability to learn and communicate through thinking, listening, observing, writing and talking* revision and examination techniques: approaching examinations with confidence. With additional help of choosing the right course and a new section on computer skills, Study! will be a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any student.
Author(s): Robert Barrass
Edition: 2
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 232
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
1 Study: rules for the game......Page 18
2 Look after yourself......Page 25
3 Make good use of your time......Page 38
4 Listen and learn......Page 60
5 Think and learn......Page 81
6 Observe and learn......Page 92
7 Read and learn......Page 100
8 Write and learn......Page 124
9 Express yourself......Page 146
10 Working on a special study......Page 162
11 Preparing for tests and examinations......Page 178
12 Taking tests and examinations......Page 189
Appendix A Choosing a course......Page 210
Appendix B Computer appreciation......Page 215
Appendix C Further reading......Page 224
Index......Page 228