Study Skills

BRIEF SUMMARY

Teaching study skills to students is a great way to show them how they can take more ownership of their learning.  Study skills are inherently linked with executive functioning skills. Students can benefit greatly from improving skills with planning, organization, self-control, attention, flexibility, perseverance, and more. Most importantly, teach students that they can often improve these skills over time with practice and hard work.

KEY POINTS

• Study skills are not subject-specific – they are generic and can be used when studying any area.
• Students need to practice and develop their study skills.
• Study skills are transferable and relate closely to the type of skills that employers look for  – for example, organizational skills, time management, prioritizing, learning how to analyze, problem-solving, and the self-discipline that is required to remain motivated.

RESOURCES

• 6-Weeks Study Skills Group from TeachersPayTeachers) – not free, but it’s inexpensive
• Teaching Study Skills from Global Cognition
• Breakfast Club for study skills
• Everyday Study Skills lesson plan from Scholastic

SHARED WISDOM

• Q: I am looking for an evidence-based study skills curriculum. Does anyone have one that they love?
  • A: Excel Study Skills – click HERE
  • A: SOAR Study Skills – click HERE
  • A: SOAR Study Skills (book on Amazon) – click HERE
  • A: STEP UP to better grades – click HERE 
  • A: Student Success Skills – click HERE 
• SOAR Study Skills: I started using it last week in small groups.  So far I really like the program.  Kids seem interested and engaged and is easy to implement.  (from Counselor Talk, November 2017)

CONTENT FEEDBACK

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