In a Nutshell: The commonly known ‘fight or flight’ response prepares you to fight or flee from situations that could be harmful or threatening. Some psychologists have added 'freeze'- a fear of making a mistake or not believing in yourself and therefore choosing to doing nothing.
Studying towards deadlines involves different amounts of stress for different people. Excess stress can affect a person severely and needs to be reduced.
What's covered: Identifying your stress triggers, managing your own stress levels, developing strategies for dealing with stress, and reducing stress levels so they become manageable.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Author: Pauline Wilkinson- Professional Private Tutor/Mentor/Coach.
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In a Nutshell: To become productive you have to be prepared to make changes in your daily agenda, in preparation for improving on the next day. Applying yourself to becoming better each day, with daily discipline and effectual decisions will make you the best you can be. What you become each day will be determined by the good decisions you made the day before.
What's covered: Planning and setting goals- you will have started this task in module 1, scheduling your day and communicating your goals, implementing your goals, reviewing your results, identifying what results can be created by planning your day, and useful resources to support you.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Author: Pauline Wilkinson- Professional Private Tutor/Mentor/Coach.
In a Nutshell: As you go through your daily routines, do you ask yourself, "How effective has your day been? How can it be improved?" Take a few minutes each day to reflect on your performance and see if your actions match your goals. This will help you become more effective. The Time Star is the first step in the process.
What's covered: What a Time Star is, how to complete a Time Star, how to use this to improve your time management, the barriers to using your time effectively, and useful resources to support you.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Author: Pauline Wilkinson- Professional Private Tutor/Mentor/Coach.
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Welcome from Tutoristic!
We are thrilled to have you join us for this online ‘Study Skills Proficiency Course’, which will teach you how to study before you study for assessments or exams. Whether you're aiming for top grades, returning to education, or simply looking to enhance your learning abilities, you've made a fantastic choice.
This course is designed to equip you with practical strategies and techniques to boost your academic success and confidence. We'll cover everything from effective time management and note-taking to critical thinking and exam preparation.
The intention of this course is to:
1. Enhance time management skills leading to better academic performance.
2. Increase confidence.
3. Development critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
4. Provide greater motivation and engagement in learning activities.
5. Set and achieve academic goals more effectively.
6. Reduce stress and anxiety related to studying and exams.
7. Enhance collaboration skills through group study techniques.
8. Create lifelong learning skills that extend beyond formal education.