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Tutoring:
A Preview Model
A What?
Last week you discussed study skills
What does “study skills” encompass?
content specific study skills
learning styles
test prep
organization/planning
improving concentration
textbook study skills
time management
taking notes
memorization techniques
comprehension strategies
(the list goes on)
Why focus on study skills?
We are moving to a “preview” mindset instead of a “review” mindset (a paradigm shift as I would say)
It’s like preventative medicine, getting a check-up
It focuses on the process Instead of the product
Time + Effort ≠ Success
Time + Effort + (RS) = Success
Disclaimer
Generalizations are not 100% true all of the time
What works for most people may not work for your students
The best way to help your students learn to study well is to tailor study skills to them
Even the “preview model” will not guarantee an “A, B, or C” on exams. (However, it will encourage students to be more proactive about their learning)
Why are we moving to a preview model?
Encourage a proactive/engaged approach to learning Preparation (
http://www.temple.edu/rcc/AcademicPlanning/howtoprepareforclass.htm)
Pre-exposed to content Predict and Anticipate
Gives students the opportunity to engage more than just their preferred Learning Styles Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Gives students find ways to incorporate all
the above
Multiple Intelligences (Gardner)
Concentration
It is a skill that can be practiced and improved
Myth: good students can concentrate for hours at a time
Average concentration span for reading textbooks is 16 min
Concentration Cycle – more optimistic, up to 40 min deep concentration
Encourage students to monitor their concentration
Test Preparation
Determine what is important to study Did the teacher specify what was
important? Predict to see if you can pick out
what you think is important
Preparation
Organize all Materials Information may be in multiple
locations Syllabus Review Sheets Notes Textbooks
Get all info in one place and then start studying
Preparation
Develop a Plan Use past test experiences to help Utilize their preferred learning style Exam planning sheet
Planning Sheet