Study Skills Presentation

Study skills refer to the skills you need to learn effectively and make the best use of your time.

We're going to go through a list of skills you can develop. The key is to build these gradually.

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Study skills are habits you gradually build to become an effective learner. They include skills such as being prepared and organised, punctuality, research, note-taking and revision, time-management and managing your work-life balance.

These skills are not only useful in college, but will also help you in employment and future studies. Who doesn't like an organised, punctual employee?

• You will develop your own personal approach to study and learning.

• Study skills are not subject specific - they are transferable skills.

• You need to practise and develop your study skills on a regular basis.

To study effectively, you must be prepared & equipped: bring a subject notebook, pens and a ring-bound folder in a bag to every class.

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Step 1: Be Prepared!

We say it's important to attend every lesson and be on time but why?

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Step 2: Attendance & Punctuality

How would not attending classes affect your studies?
How could you ensure you are on-time for lessons?

​Attendance & Punctuality

• Find out what your courses require from you.

• Find online articles and videos that can help you.

• Keep adding to your store of knowledge - ask your tutors for further guidance.

• Find out about the questions in your exam papers.

• Practise answering questions in a paper.

• Ask your teacher for feedback on a paper.

• Form a study group.

• Use flashcards to test each other.

• Try producing a mindmap or PowerPoint with the content - explain it to your classmates

Use active reading - ask yourself questions, make connections and annotate the text you are reading.

Summarise & paraphrase write out what you understand from the text

​Note-taking

• When taking notes - write down the key points and main ideas.

• Keep it short, use mnemonics and abbreviations as well.

​Note-taking

• Use cards or digital versions.

• Vocabulary on one side - definition on the other.

• Review these regularly and test your memory.

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​Using Flashcards

• Create a timetable.

• Balance study, extra-curricular activities and free time.

• Review regularly and see what needs adjusting.

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​Time Management