Effective Study and Learning is part of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Effective Study and Learning offers a complete introduction to these critical yet frequently overlooked topics. Many young people exert considerable effort in &;studying&; but still come away disappointed with the results, particularly when faced with traditional written exams. All too often, they fail to fulfil their potential not because of a lack of hard work, but because they have not mastered the study and learning techniques that are fundamental to success in education and eventually in the workplace. Highlighting why self-knowledge and understanding one&;s own learning style and preferences are critical to success, Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise consider the skills and strategies required for effective study and successful learning &; and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.
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| About the Authors |
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| How to Use This Book |
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Chapter 1 What is learning? |
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Chapter 2 Readiness to learn |
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Chapter 3 The learning environment |
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Chapter 4 The process of learning |
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Ten key things to know about study and learning |
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Part 2 Personal and interpersonal issues |
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Chapter 5 Self-efficacy and self-esteem |
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Chapter 7 Stress and anxiety |
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Part 3 The learning environment |
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Chapter 8 Barriers to learning |
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Chapter 9 The school ethos |
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Chapter 11 Metacognition - understanding how you learn |
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Chapter 12 Classroom design |
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Chapter 13 Differentiation |
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Part 4 The learning process |
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Chapter 14 Time management and organisation |
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Chapter 15 Information-gathering |
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Chapter 17 Linking new information to prior knowledge |
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Chapter 18 Problem-solving skills |
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Chapter 19 Understanding what is being taught |
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Chapter 20 Making subject teaching learner-friendly |
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Chapter 21 Supporting and improving memory |
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Chapter 22 Active information processing |
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Part 5 Essay-writing, exams and lifelong learning |
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Chapter 23 Planning and writing a good essay |
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Chapter 24 Effective revision |
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Chapter 25 Exam preparation |
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Chapter 26 Sitting the exam |
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Chapter 27 Lifelong learning |
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Chapter 29 A last word to parents and carers |
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Chapter 30 A last word to teachers and schools |
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| Index of How to Help advice |
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| Appendices |
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GAVIN REID is a psychologist, consultant and the author of more than thirty books in the field of dyslexia and learning. He lectures worldwide, and he has regular international consultancies. He has sat on government panels, has been engaged in several United Nations funded projects as a learning difficulties expert, and is Chair of the British Dyslexia Association Accreditation Board.
JENNIE GUISE is a psychologist and author. She has worked in research, and now in applied practice as the founder and Director of Dysguise Ltd. Her main interests are in identifying what will help individual learners to progress, and in helping to break down, or work around, the many and various barriers that can affect study and learning. She works collaboratively with educators to apply that knowledge in practical ways.
