Study Skills - Softcover

Elizabeth Holtom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902984595 ISBN 13: 9781902984599

Publisher: Galore Park Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Do you know your learning style? Are you left-brain thinking or right-brain thinking? Does it matter? Well, yes it does! Understanding learning styles enables us to understand the best learning strategies and revision techniques for each one of us. We are all different and no two learning style combinations will ever be the same. By understanding our learning style, we can unlock the secrets of successful learning and revision. Packed full of practical advice to help you or your child to identify their learning style, this book features a wealth of information about learning techniques for all types of learner, whether you are visual, aural or kineaesthetic, or a mix of several. Armed with this knowledge, you can then turn the drudgery of revision into an exhilarating journey which will enable you to learn successfully for the rest of you life. With schools increasingly turning to study skills as a core part of their learning strategies, this book will enable you or your child to get a head start in understanding the ways that we learn, ensuring more enjoyable learning and higher levels of achievement. An invaluable introduction to study skills for pupils aged 11-13, this book provides pupils with all the learning techniques they will need to succeed in exams and tests at school. The author, an experienced teacher of S.E.N., guides the reader through the different learning styles and helps them to increase their capacity to absorb and retain information. Additional resources are available for this title.

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth Holtom graduated from London University with a Combined Honours Degree in French and German and then gained a postgraduate Certificate of Education from Cambridge University. She began her career teaching French to A level at James Allen's Girls' School in London, where she became joint Head of Sixth Form. After a career break to raise a young family, she resumed teaching French. When she discovered that one of her sons was dyslexic, she decided to study for the RSA Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Frensham. From 1994 to 2012 she taught pupils with special needs at all levels. She has held the position of Learning Support Co-ordinator at Cranleigh Prep School and was their Study Skills Co-ordinator until 2012. She now works as a study skills consultant, offering workshops, lectures and Inset to prep schools.

Review

"I shall be recommending this book to anxious parents who I know will find it invaluable." Bernadette McLean, Principal, Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre "Full of very useful information without being too heavy... a very accessible and enjoyable approach which would encourage children to learn." Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin "...this book should be used by every student who wants to make learning easier and read by every teacher and parent who wants to help their children succeed." Dr Lindy Bates, Head of Learning Support, Marlbourgh House School "Elizabeth has created a wealth of snappy practical advice to help students become better learners - and more motivated. The skills they'll learn will last them a lifetime." Colin Rose, Accelerated Learning

Edition details

• Publisher: Galore Park Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902984595
• ISBN 13: 9781902984599
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96