Study Whiz: Self-Directed Learning Guide

“Smart is Self-Taught.” Students who practice being thoughtful about their school work become efficient learners and build their capacity to learn more difficult ideas in the future. In StudyWhiz, students make their thinking visible. That is, they leave tracks of their thinking that can be used effectively in testing and homework. StudyWhiz’s goal is for students to take control of their own learning. Learners are changed from passive, teacher-dependent students to active, confident, self-directed students. StudyWhiz is a learning system that provides a step-by-step progression of learning prompts that help students become more efficient by emphasizing how ideas fit together. These learninging prompts are called “Mind¬Frames” because each represents learning from a slightly different perspective. Combined, these MindFrames follow the natural cycle of all learning. StudyWhiz is an information management system that enhances memory and transfer.

Dr. Clif St. Germain received a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin, has served as a principal, and is an author, lecturer, consultant, and director of The Center for Academic Excellence in Mandeville, Louisiana. His book, Learning Places: A Field Guide for Improving the Context of Schooling, co-authored with Michael Fullan, offers a practical approach to school improvement. Deb Fetch is a lead instructor for Doane College Graduate Studies in Education, Lincoln, Nebraska, co-founder and educational consultant and presenter for TriEd Associates and is known for her work in Removing the Learning Inhibitors That Place Children and Adolescents at Risk. Deb holds a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Gene Brewer has served as principal, superintendent, and Development Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction. He holds an EdD in Curriculum with emphasis on Learning Theory. He is co-founder, educational consultant and presenter for TriEd Associates.