Study Skills for Higher Education

OVERVIEW

Designed to instil students with the skills and confidence required for academic success after the summer.

1. Our Study Skills class is specifically for students who planning to study for a degree in the UK. Lessons cover topics such as time management, planning a workload, essay writing, presenting with confidence, taking notes and exam preparation.
2. With specific reference to Higher Education study in the UK, students discuss requirements for assignments and dissertations, CAS, and theory of knowledge. This course is also highly recommended for students who want to work on their English language skills in a more academic context.
3. Learn to be mindful. To take time to put things into perspective so that you can get the most out of your current studying experience and enjoy the learning process without feeling overwhelmed.

Working in small groups, classes will cover:

1. Time management: note-taking and listening skills.
2. Effective writing skills: comparing, contrasting, defining, elaborating, describing, and learning how to structure and write an essay in an academic context.
3. Reading with purpose: extracting info, focusing on specific text, analysing it and developing critical thinking skills.
4. Verbal skills: listening, focusing, presenting, debating and role playing.
5. A debrief on university, future career choices and UCAS.
6. Develop the seven characteristics required for success: zest, grit, optimism, gratitude, social intelligence, curiosity, self-control.
7. Sources: how to use the library, plagiarism, referencing and academic integrity
8. Assessment: what does the mark mean and interpreting results.
9. Preparing for exams: Including, IELTS, and other International Examinations.
10. Writing an extended essay.
11. Introduction to “Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)”, “Theory of Knowledge (TOK)” and “Office for Students (OfS)”.
12. UCAS studying and assignments: time management, planning work, breaking down a task and meeting deadlines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Our students outcomes are:

1. Improved English in an academic environment.
2. Discover essential techniques to assist them with their future academic studies.
3. Gain the confidence to apply these techniques with ease when starting new projects or taking tests.
4. Learn to be mindful. Take time to enjoy the learning process without feeling overwhelmed.